New Delhi, 29 August : Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has congratulated the countrymen on National Sports Day.
Kharge tweeted on Tuesday that he heartily congratulates all the talented sportspeople and sports lovers. Sports inculcate character and improve our lifestyle and personalities. Sports have an important role in building an advanced nation.
Kharge said that today is the birth anniversary of Major Dhyanchand, who was given the title of Wizard of Hockey, We remember his unforgettable contribution to the world of sports and salute him. Sports have an important role in building an advanced nation.
It is noteworthy that National Sports Day started on August 29, 2012. Major Dhyan Chand is known as the Wizard of Hockey. He was born on August 29, 1905, in the present Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. National Sports Day is celebrated in the memory of Major Dhyanchand.
