Each year on August 29th, National Sports Day honours Major Dhyan Chand, a great hockey player. His extraordinary abilities, charming personality, and incomparable contributions to Indian hockey have made him known as "The Wizard of Hockey."
Major Dhyan Chand was born August 29, 1905, and had an incredible hockey career. He was unparalleled in his ability to control the game, score goals from seemingly impossible angles, and dribble past opponents.
The legacy of Major Dhyan Chand goes far beyond his Olympic achievements. Numerous players and sports fans throughout the years have been inspired by his love of the game, his sportsmanship, and his dedication to perfection. His contributions to the history of Indian hockey are immense, and his name has come to represent the sport in the country.
India honours Major Dhyan Chand's life and accomplishments on National Sports Day. Today is a day to honour his intellect, tireless commitment, and unflinching spirit. The occasion also acts as a reminder of the value of sports in our lives and their beneficial effects on both people and communities.
Greetings on National Sports Day. Today we pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand Ji. It is an occasion to compliment all those passionate about sports and those who have played for India. Our Government is committed to supporting sports and ensuring more youth are able to play and… pic.twitter.com/nInOuIOrpp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2024
National Sports Day 2024: Inspiring Quotes
- If you could not get a goal from that you did not deserve to be on my team. Major Dhyan Chand
- It is not my country’s duty to push me ahead. It is my duty to push my country ahead. Major Dhyan Chand
- To demand more of yourself than you do of others is the first on any ladder of success. Major Dhyan Chand
- Gold is my target, and I will work hard to achieve it. P.V. Sindhu
- In the long run, I believe that honesty is definitely the best policy. One can get away by being dishonest for a short team, but ultimately, honesty is what pays. Kapil Dev
- If I, being a mother of two, can win a medal, so can you all. Take me as an example and don`t give up. Mary Kom
- I would not stop until I had filled up a bucket with my sweat. I would push myself so much that in the end I would collapse and I would have to be admitted to hospital, I would pray to God to save me, promise that I would be more careful in future. And then I would do it all over again. Milkha Singh
- If we really want to become a good football nation, we need to work at the grass-root level, We need to open more academies with top facilities. Baichung Bhutia
- Nobody has seen form. It's a state of mind where you are confident and you think very positively. MS Dhoni
- I have only one talent. I can work harder than anyone else. Abhinav Bindra
- I was just a kid with dreams, and today I stand as a Commonwealth Champion. Mary Kom
- Success? When people throw stones at you, you turn them into milestones. Sachin Tendulkar
- No one lives here forever! This land belongs to the Lord! So make the most of the time you spend here! You have no liability, but just responsibility, for those who are and will follow their journey on this planet. Sushil Kumar
- Confidence is very important—even pretending to be confident. If you make a mistake but do not let your opponent see what you are thinking, then he may overlook the mistake. Viswanathan Anand
- I don’t play to prove a point to anyone. I play for my country and myself. If I feel I have the ability to achieve something, I’ll keep trying to succeed. Sania Mirza
- I am just like the millions, not one in the million. I am no different from others. Any girl can do what I did; all they need is doggedness, determination, the will to push hard and push through boundaries, and never-ending commitment to achieve their goal. Sakshi Malik
- If you want to achieve something in life, you have to take risks. Deepa Karmakar
- One of the thrills of playing at the top venues of the world is to see the Indian flag go up whenever I’m participating. That’s enough motivation for any Indian to perform there. Sania Mirza
- If I have a reason to do something, and I have enough passion, I generally succeed. Leander Paes
- I want to be the best, it’s not about the ranking, it’s about being consistent. Saina Nehwal
Major Dhyan Chand Books
Here's a comprehensive list of books related to Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary Indian hockey player:
Biographies and Autobiographies
- "Goal!" by Major Dhyan Chand (Autobiography)
- "The Wizard of Hockey: The Life and Times of Major Dhyan Chand" by B.N. Mukherji
- "Dhyan Chand: The Hockey Legend" by B.N. Mukherji
- "Dhyan Chand: The Hockey Wizard" by A.N. Mitra
- "Dhyan Chand: The Man Who Magicked Indian Hockey" by K.P. Jayasankar
Other Related Books
- "Hockey: The Indian Saga" by B.N. Mukherji
- "Indian Hockey: A History" by K.P. Jayasankar
- "The Golden Age of Indian Hockey" by B.N. Mukherji
These books offer valuable insights into the life, career, and impact of Major Dhyan Chand, one of India's most celebrated sports icons. They explore his journey, his achievements, and his enduring legacy in the world of hockey. National Sports Day reminds us of the importance of sports and how every individual should indulge in sports to take care of their physical and mental health.
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