Major Dhyan Chand Sing Bais, who is remembered as the “Wizard of Hockey”, was more than just an extraordinary player of hockey. He became a living symbol of skill, discipline, and sporting excellence ...

India marks National Sports Day on August 29, which also marks the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This year, the day is made even more special with the start of the Men's Hockey ...

Minister Mandaviya paid a floral tribute to Major Dhyan Chand at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi earlier today. India’s three-day Sports Movement commenced today with the theme “Ek ...

Dhyan Chand’s real name was Dhyan Singh, but he earned the nickname “Chand” (moon) because he would often practice hockey at night under the moonlight, after completing his duties in the army. 2. An ...

He was the master magician of hockey and undoubtedly the finest hockey player in the world, even today. Dhyan Singh got the name ‘Chand’ after his fellow players noticed him practicing generally ...

'If the country's biggest sports award is named after him, the National Stadium is named after him, then why not he is given a Bharat Ratna.' IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya pays ...

On National Sports Day, India pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, whose legacy in hockey inspires many(X @Ministry of Earth Sciences) On the occasion of National Sports Day, India pays tribute to Major ...

India’s National Sports Day 2025, observed on August 29th, arrives at a pivotal moment in the country’s sporting journey. This annual event honours the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, whose wizardry on ...

A sports enthusiast who enjoys good food and movies as well. In 185 international games, he scored 570 goals. Dhyan Chand himself admitted that if his domestic goals were counted, he would have had ...

India woke up to celebrate the 14th National Sports Day on Friday, August 29, in honour of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. A soldier in the British Indian Army, Dhyan Chand, played a crucial role in ...

India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29, which marks the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Known as the "Hockey Wizard of India," Dhyan Chand led the country to three ...

India honors Major Dhyan Chand, who is considered to be among the best hockey players of all time, on National Sports Day. Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) on August 29, 1905. His ...