Key facts for exams
- Date: 29 August (every year)
- Type: National observance (India)
- Why it is observed: Birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand (born 1905).
Frequently asked questions
- When is National Sports Day observed?
- National Sports Day is observed every year on 29 August.
- Why is National Sports Day observed?
- Birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand (born 1905).
- Is National Sports Day a national or international day?
- It is a national observance (india).
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