Arunachal Leaders Honor Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Itanagar, Aug 29 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein paid glowing tributes on Friday to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, marking National Sports Day with a call to foster young sporting talent across the state.

In a message shared on social media platform X, Pema Khandu emphasized the enduring spirit of sportsmanship that the hockey maestro embodied. "National Sports Day brings to mind the enchantment Major Dhyan Chand conjured on the hockey field, coupled with the timeless lessons of perseverance, unity, and courage inherent in sports," he expressed. Khandu encouraged people to propagate this spirit of sports so that "every child gains strength through play, discipline through training, and pride in representing our nation."

Echoing these sentiments, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, in a separate social media post, pointed to the increasing enthusiasm for sports among Arunachal Pradesh's youth. "Today, as we celebrate National Sports Day, we salute Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey icon whose legacy of sportsmanship continues to ignite inspiration among successive generations," he wrote.

Mein underscored the achievements of Arunachali sportspersons on national and international platforms, asserting, "We are committed to further strengthening our sports infrastructure, developing young talent, and empowering our athletes to craft a brighter future through sports."

National Sports Day, observed annually on August 29, commemorates Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary. Celebrated as one of the greatest hockey players in history, Dhyan Chand, famously known as the 'Wizard of Hockey,' elevated Indian hockey to global fame during the pre-independence era. The day is celebrated nationwide with events promoting fitness, widespread sports participation, and the acknowledgment of athletes' contributions.

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