CURRENT AFFAIRS

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: -It was first held on 10 October 1966, the second anniversary of the opening of the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo. Since 2000 it has been held on the second Monday of October.

Detailed explanation-4: -National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year to commemorate the birthday of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.