National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29. The day honours the birth anniversary of ne of the greatest field hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. He was famously known as the “Wizard of Hockey.” He made significant contributions to India’s national sport—hockey, bringing immense pride to the nation. Major Dhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. His career spanned from 1926 to 1948, when he played 185 matches for India scoring over 400 goals. His excellent performance brought the golden period for Indian hockey as he led India to win three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. He had ball control and vision on the ground and earned the titles of “Hockey Wizard” and “The Magician.” To honour him, the Indian government renamed Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021, presented by the president of India. On the National Sports Day in 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Fit India Movement’ to further lay emphasis on the importance of sports and fitness.Various athletes, teams, and individuals are honoured for their outstanding achievements in the sports.