National Sports Day is celebrated every year on 29th August.
It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
On this day, President of India honors eminent sports personalities with major awards including Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya Awards, and Dhyan Chand Award.
Dhyan Chand: Born on August 29, 1905, Dhyan Chand is considered the greatest hockey player of all time.
Born in Uttar Pradesh, Chand earned three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936 in field hockey.