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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Whose birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day?
A
Major Dhyan Chand
B
Milkha Singh
C
PT Usha
D
Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29. Question: When was National Sports Day first celebrated in India? Answer: National Sports Day was included in the list of celebratory days in India for the first time in 2012. Question: Why do we celebrate National Sports Day?

Detailed explanation-3: -National Sports Day is celebrated on 29th August on the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. Know about the life of Dhyan Chand, and awards given on the National Sports Day in this article.

Detailed explanation-4: -His birthday, 29 August, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India every year. India’s highest sporting honour, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is named after him.

Detailed explanation-5: -National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year to commemorate the birthday of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

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