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National Sports Day 2025
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National Sports Day is celebrated annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, India’s greatest sporting legend. Known popularly as ‘The Wizard of Hockey,’ he is remembered for his many contributions to the Indian sport. Some of his key highlights of his career:
Scored 570 goals in 185 international matches (as per his autobiography “Goal”)
Known for unmatched ball control and goal-scoring ability
Instrumental in India’s hockey dominance – winning 7 of 8 Olympic golds from 1928–1964
This day was declared a national observance in 2012. In 2019, the Fit India Movement was launched on this day, marking a milestone in India’s fitness and sports journey.
Structure of NSD 2025 Celebration
AUGUST 29
Tribute Day
- Morning tribute to Major Dhyan Chand in schools, colleges, offices
- Fit India Pledge
- 60 minutes of team sports & recreational games
- Launch of Sansad Khel Mahotsav by MPs in constituencies
AUGUST 30
Celebration Day
- School/college-level sports debates & fitness talks
- Competitions in indigenous & indoor sports
- State/regional conclaves, conferences, and debates
AUGUST 31
Movement Day
- Sundays on Cycle – community cycling events across India
What's
New
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ke maidaan mein!!
In 2025, NSD will be a pan-India movement encouraging every citizen to play at least one sport, embracing Olympic & Paralympic values :
• Excellence • Determination
• Respect • Friendship
• Inspiration • Equality
Highlights of Previous Celebrations
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Meet the Champion school outreach | Athlete interactions | Fitness stories from Olympians and Paralympians
14,294 events | 1.6 million participants | Emphasis on pan-India sports challenges
8,627 events organized | 2.5 million participants | Participation from ministries, armed forces, schools, RWAs, and youth organizations
Participation Format
Awareness Programs and Seminars on Sports
Organizations may form 2, 4, or 6 teams, ensuring gender balance.
Games can be selected based on local popularity and available infrastructure.
Team names encouraged to reflect Indian sports legends or freedom fighters.
Age-Wise Activities Suggestions
Awareness Programs and Seminars on Sports
Proposed Activities Across India
Sporting Events
Fun & competitive games in workplaces, schools, colleges, RWAs
Mohalla Outreach
Sports & fitness games in neighbourhoods and rural areas
Stadium Events
Hosted by SAI, NSFs, State Sports Depts
University & School Campaigns
Sports Assembly, indigenous games, fitness activities
Fit India Conclave
Sessions with sports icons & role models
Fitness & Sports Quiz
National quiz on MyGov
Cultural Engagement
Team names inspired by freedom fighters/sports legends
Healthy Living
Awareness drives with MoHFW