India celebrates National Sports Day on Major Dhyan Chand's 115th birth anniversary

Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest players to ever played the game of hockey, was born on 29th August 1905. Dhyan Chand, who was an epitome of success in hockey, won gold medals in Olympics in 1928, 1934 and 1936. He scored over 400 goals during his career. To celebrate Dhyan Chand's achievements, the Indian government marked his birthday as the National Sports Day and every year people from various walks of life celebrate this day to show respect towards the legend.

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