National Sports Day 2022: Why 29 August is India's National Sports Day
Every year on August 29, Rashtriya Khel Divas, also known as National Sports Day, is observed. The Indian hockey guru Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary is commemorated on this day. The celebration of National Sports Day aims to honor Major Dhyanchand's legacy while raising awareness of the importance of and advantages of including sports and physical activity in daily life. Significance of National Sports Day The purpose of National Sports Day is to raise public awareness of the value of sports and the advantages of physical activity. Around the nation, a number of events are organized with the goal of encouraging people to participate in sports. Outstanding sportsmen in the nation are acknowledged on this day with honors like the Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, and Dronacharya Award. At a special ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President of India presents the awards. By encouraging them to engage in a big way on the occasion of Nat...