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#grrf Special Day Update 29 August –National Sports Day National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Dhyan Chand Singh. National Sports Day is also observed to spread awareness on the importance of sports. Known as 'Hockey Wizard' and 'The Magician' for his outstanding skills and understanding of the game, Dhyan Singh helped Indian team win gold medals consecutively in three Olympics - 1928, 1932 and 1936 Summer Olympics. Born on August 29, 1905, he started his career in Hockey with the regimental team of the British Indian Army. He earned the name Dhyan Chand because of his dedication towards the sport. He would practise Hockey in the night under the moonlight after duty hours. That’s why people started calling him Chand, the Hindi meaning of moon. He played the sport from 1926 to 1948 and during these years, Dhyan Chand represented India in 185 matches, scoring more than 400 goals. In 1956, the Indian government conferred him with Padma Bhushan, third-highest civilian award. Dhyan Chand bid adieu to this world on December 3, 1979. Happy National Sports Day! #grrf #sports #NationalSportsDay #games #athlete #sportsperson #health #olympics #paraolympics #linkedin

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Happy National Sports Day! #grrf #sports #NationalSportsDay #games #athlete #sportsperson #health #olympics #paraolympics #linkedin

Manmohan Rawat

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Happy National Sports Day! #grrf #sports #NationalSportsDay #games #athlete #sportsperson #health #olympics #paraolympics #linkedin

Yeah Sir very specific

Subhi Rawat

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Happy National Sports Day! #grrf #sports

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