India celebrates National Sports Day every year on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand.
National Sports day is also dedicated to the nations’ sports heroes and champions, honoring their contribution and dedication towards bringing laurels to the country.

Aim of National Sports Day
The Aim of National Sports day is to raise awareness about the values of sports: discipline, perseverance, sportsman spirit, teamwork, and to encourage public in large to take up sports and make it an integral part of their lives while emphasizing on the importance of being fit and healthy.
National Sports Day 2022
This year, Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry organised – ‘Meet the Champion’ initiative in 26 schools across the country on the occasion of National Sports.
Qns : When is celebrated National Sports Day?
Ans : India is celebrate National Sports Day every year on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand.