UP CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to Major Dhyanchand on birth anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid tributes to noted hockey player Major Dhyanchand on his birth anniversary.

In a post on X, Adityanath said, "Humble tribute to the magician of hockey, 'Padma Bhushan' Major Dhyanchand on his birth anniversary and infinite wishes to all the young friends on National Sports Day!"

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">हॉकी के जादूगर, &#39;पद्म भूषण&#39; मेजर ध्यानचंद की जयंती पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि एवं सभी युवा साथियों को राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस की अनंत शुभकामनाएं!<br><br>उनका जीवन अनुशासन, समर्पण और खेल कौशल की प्रेरणा है।<br><br>आइए, खेल संस्कृति को जीवनशैली का हिस्सा बनाकर स्वस्थ और सशक्त भारत के निर्माण हेतु… <a href="https://t.co/rg4cEiBuER">pic.twitter.com/rg4cEiBuER</a></p>&mdash; Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1961233878137671980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Adityanath said Dhyanchand's life is an inspiration of discipline, dedication and sportsmanship. The chief minister appealed to people to build a healthy and strong India by making sports culture a part of their lifestyle.