The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29^ {th} August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyanchand. Major Dhyanchand was the Indian hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932, and 1936. He scored over 400goals in his career.
Major Dhyanchand is also known as 'The Wizard' for his magical touch, superb control, creativity, and extraordinary goal-scoring feats. He was bestowed with India's third-highest civilian honour, Padma Bhusan in 1956.
The President confers National Sports Awards to honour sportsmen who have achieved laurels in the sports realm and enhanced the country's pride allover the world.
The Indian Government over the years has launched many schemes related to sports on this day including the Khelo India scheme in 2018.