National Sports Day 2026 will be observed from 28–30 August as a three-day nationwide campaign themed “Tribute, Play, and Move,” commemorating Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary on 29 August and promoting sports, fitness, and youth participation.
- Date: 29 August every year; first observed in 2012.
- 2026 Campaign: 28–30 August 2026.
- Themes: Tribute, Play, Move.
- Major Event: PM Narendra Modi’s “Khelo India Dialogue – Khel Ki Baat, PM Ke Saath” on 27 August.
- Reach: More than 1,500 locations across India.
- Focus: Youth participation, grassroots sports, fitness, athlete development, and preparation for the 2036 Olympics.
- Participants: Schools, colleges, universities and Fit India-registered institutions.
- Key athletes: P.T. Usha, Mary Kom, Mirabai Chanu, Saina Nehwal, Baichung Bhutia and others.
