CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which day is observed as the National Sports Day across the nation?
A
August 29
B
May 16
C
March 15
D
Februrary 18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India celebrates National Sports Day on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. The day is also dedicated to the nations’ sports heroes and champions, honoring their contribution and dedication towards bringing laurels to the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Department of Legal Affairs celebrated National Sports Day on 29th August 2022 at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hockey Legend Major Dhyan Chand Ji.

Detailed explanation-3: -India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey hero Major Dhyan Chand. In 2012, the day was declared India’s National Sports Day. Major Dhyan Chand was a legend in Indian and international hockey.

Detailed explanation-4: -This day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936. He scored 570 goals in his career, from 1926-1949 (according to his autobiography, Goals).

Detailed explanation-5: -The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The day was designated as India’s National Sports Day in 2012.

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