<keyword id="22959243" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="National-Sports-Day-2024" source="keywords">National Sports Day 2024</keyword>, observed on August 29, pays tribute to <keyword id="22371465" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Major-Dhyan-Chand" source="keywords">Major Dhyan Chand</keyword>'s remarkable legacy and emphasizes the importance of <keyword id="22959245" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sports-and-physical-fitness" source="keywords">sports and physical fitness</keyword> in India through a range of events and activities. <h2><keyword id="22785293" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="national-sports-day" source="keywords">National Sports Day</keyword> 2024: Date</h2>National Sports Day in India, observed every year on 29th August, celebrates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary field hockey player renowned for his exceptional skills and contributions to the sport. Major Dhyan Chand, popularly known as "The Wizard of Hockey," was born on August 29, 1905 and played a crucial role in shaping what is considered the golden period of Indian hockey. With his unprecedented skills, he led India to win 3 Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936. <h2>National Sports Day 2024: Inspiring Quotes </h2>“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 “If we really want to become a good football nation, we need to work at the grass-root level. We need to open more academics with top facilities. – Baichung Bhutia “When people throw stones at you, you turn them into milestones.” – Sachin Tendulkar “I want to be the best, it’s not about the ranking, it’s about being consistent.” – Saina Nehwal <h2>National Sports Day 2024: Significance and celebrations</h2>The National Sports Day in India is celebrated to encourage people of all ages to participate in sports and other physical fitness activities and to honour the achievements of our athletes. In recent years, the Indian government has also come forward with many initiatives to promote sports and fitness. Since its inception in 2017-18, the 'Khelo India' program has emerged as a flagship government initiative dedicated to promoting sports across all age groups and levels. On National Sports Day in 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the '<keyword id="20284979" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fit-India-Movement" source="keywords">Fit India Movement</keyword>' to emphasize the significance of sports and personal fitness. National Sports Day not only celebrates sports but also honors the remarkable achievements of Indian athletes, highlighting their contributions to the country's pride and international reputation. On this day, the President of India presents several prestigious sports awards, including the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, which is the highest sporting honor in the country. Educational institutions like schools and colleges organize various events such as inter-school and intercollege competitions, sports festivals, and exhibitions to promote engagement in diverse sports. Major cities and towns host marathons, fitness camps, and workshops led by acclaimed athletes and coaches, further encouraging public participation in sports.

National sports day 2024: Date, significance, quotes, and celebrations

Newly appointed <keyword id="22895734" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ICC-chairman" source="keywords">ICC Chairman</keyword> <keyword id="19930802" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jay-Shah" source="keywords">Jay Shah</keyword> extended his wishes to everyone on the occasion of the <keyword id="408358" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Sports-Day" source="Orion">National Sports Day</keyword> (Major <keyword id="60219" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhyan-Chand" source="Orion">Dhyan Chand</keyword>'s birth anniversary) on Thursday. Dhyan Chand, celebrated as 'The Wizard', represented the Indian hockey team from 1925 to 1949, scoring over 1500 goals in the 185 matches he played as a centre forward during his international career, which includes three Olympic Gold Medal wins in 1928,1932 and 1936. He was felicitated with the Padma Bhushan in 1956 and his birth anniversary on August 29, is celebrated as National <keyword id="6541281" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sports-Day" source="Orion">Sports Day</keyword>. "On this National <keyword id="6356028" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sports" source="Orion">Sports</keyword> Day, I warmly commend our athletes, coaches, and everyone who has devoted their life to sports. As we honour the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary, let's commit ourselves to making India a powerhouse on the global sporting stage, the newly elected ICC Chairman said in a post on X. Earlier on Tuesday, Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the next Chairman of the <keyword id="19901179" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="International-Cricket-Council" source="keywords">International Cricket Council</keyword> (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019 and Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024. Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship after current Chair Greg Barclay decided not to seek a third term, as per a media release by ICC. Upon his election, Shah expressed his intent to advancing the global reach and popularity of cricket, particularly with its upcoming inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics--a moment he views as a pivotal opportunity for the sport's growth. "I am humbled by the nomination as the Chair of the International Cricket Council," Shah stated as quoted by ICC. "I am committed to working closely with the ICC team and our member nations to further globalize cricket. We stand at a critical juncture where it is increasingly important to balance the coexistence of multiple formats, promote the adoption of advanced technologies, and introduce our marquee events to new global markets. Our goal is to make cricket more inclusive and popular than ever before," Shah added. "While we will build on the valuable lessons learned, we must also embrace fresh thinking and innovation to elevate the love for cricket worldwide. The inclusion of our sport in the Olympics at LA 2028 represents a significant inflection point for the growth of cricket, and I am confident that it will drive the sport forward in unprecedented ways," Shah concluded. Jay Shah becomes the youngest person to lead the ICC. He joins the likes of Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar as Indians who have led the ICC in the past. Shah's election marks a new chapter for the ICC as it seeks to expand the game's reach and continue its evolution on the global stage.

Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah extends wishes on occasion of National Sports Day

India's highest sporting honour <keyword id="443800" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Khel-Ratna-Award">Khel Ratna Award</keyword>, which was named after former prime minister <keyword id="12596" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajiv-Gandhi">Rajiv Gandhi</keyword>, was on Friday rechristened in the honour of hockey wizard <keyword id="60219" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhyan-Chand">Dhyan Chand</keyword> following the admirable performance of both men's and women's hockey teams in the Tokyo Olympics. Making the announcement, Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> said he had been getting many requests from citizens across India to name the Khel Ratna Award after Major Dhyan Chand. "Respecting their sentiment, the Khel Ratna Award will hereby be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award! Major Dhyan Chand was among India's foremost sportspersons who brought honour and pride for India. It is fitting that our nation's highest sporting honour will be named after him," he tweeted. The exceptional performance of the men's and women'<keyword id="11803437" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="s-hockey-team">s Hockey Team</keyword> has captured the imagination of our entire nation, the prime minister said, adding that there is a renewed interest towards the sport that is emerging across the length and breadth of India. This is a very positive sign for the coming times, he said. The prestigious award carries a prize money of ₹25 lakh. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/after-toppr-byjus-is-in-talks-to-acquire-another-online-tutoring-startup-vedantu/articleshow/85094388.cms">After Toppr, Byju’s is in talks to acquire another online tutoring startup Vedantu</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/rbi-inflation-forecast-for-next-year-is-high-close-to-shaktikanta-das-target/articleshow/85092332.cms">Inflation may have cooled in July but it will test RBI’s patience in the months to come</a>

India's highest sporting honour renamed as 'Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award'

New Delhi: Following his team's <keyword id="20257145" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bronze-medal" source="keywords">bronze medal</keyword> win at the <keyword id="20006192" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Paris-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris Olympics</keyword>, former Indian men's hockey goalkeeper <keyword id="20544212" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="PR-Sreejesh" source="keywords">PR Sreejesh</keyword> expressed his feelings saying that the team have made the habit of winning the bronze medal at the Olympics. "We won Bronze the last time too, we've made this a habit," Sreejesh said while speaking to ANI. The former player further spoke on his retirement saying that it's not the end of his journey. "It's the end of a journey. But if one leaves, several others come in. Happy that my team played for me &amp; I'm leaving with medal," Sreejesh added. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side secured a historic bronze medal, defeating Spain 2-1, marking their second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. The match, held at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium here on Thursday, was especially significant as it also served as the farewell game for legendary Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who played his last international match. The <keyword id="19920401" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-team" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Indian team" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Indian team">Indian team</keyword>, led by Captain <keyword id="20349470" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Harmanpreet-Singh" source="keywords">Harmanpreet Singh</keyword>, delivered a stellar performance, with the skipper himself scoring two crucial goals in the 30th and 33rd minutes. Their victory not only secured the Bronze medal but also solidified India's position as a dominant force in international hockey. Sreejesh was also the star of the match, pulling out some memorable and stunning saves. A veteran of over 300 International caps, three Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World Cups, Sreejesh featured in his fourth Olympic Games. Having made his debut at the 2010 World Cup, Sreejesh has been part of various memorable wins for India, which include a gold medal in the 2014 Asian Games, a bronze medal in Jakarta-Palembang, the joint-winning team of the Asian Champions Trophy in 2018, the gold medal-winning team of 2019 FIH Men's Series Finals in Bhubaneswar and the silver medal winning team at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The 36-year-old goalie was one of the main architects of India's historic Bronze medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He was instrumental in India's third-place finish at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/22. Sreejesh was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021 and is only the second sportsperson from India to win the award of World Games Athlete of the Year 2021. He has also won back-to-back FIH Goalkeeper of the Year awards in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

We have made this a habit: Hockey goalie PR Sreejesh on winning bronze medal at Paris Olympics

By Saumojyoti S Choudhury New Delhi, Apr 26 () The process to pick this year's national sports awards has been delayed because of the nation-wide lockdown to combat COVID-19 pandemic and the applications will be invited next month, a Sports Ministry official told . The ministry generally invites the nominations for the awards in April while the ceremony to confer them is held on August 29 on the occasion of National Sports Day celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. But this year, the process is yet to start because of the pandemic, which has so far led to death of more than 800 people in the country and over 2 lakh globally. The official said the delay was inevitable considering the present circumstances. "The ministry is yet to issue the circular for National Sports Award applications. Generally, the process should have been completed by the month of April but this year the situation is unprecedented," the official said. "But hopefully the circular will be issued in May." The COVID-19 pandemic has brought all sporting activities to a standstill not just in the country but across the world. "Since the last one month all the offices in the country, including government establishments and those of NSFs (National Sports Federations), have been running from home, so the delay was bound to happen," he said. The National Sports Awards include Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyanchand which were conferred every year by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The recipients are selected from a wide range of nominations by a Sports Ministry-appointed committee which includes renowned sports personalities, ministry officials and journalists. SSC PDSPDS

COVID-19 pandemic delays process of National Sports Awards, ministry to invite applications in May

Table tennis star Manika Batra and cricketer Deepti Sharma were among those who were presented the <keyword id="127507" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Sports-Awards">National Sports Awards</keyword> by President <keyword id="6354561" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="ram-nath-kovind">Ram Nath Kovind</keyword> on Saturday. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Batra, alongwith Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal and 2016 Rio Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu were presented the <keyword id="9847721" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajiv-Gandhi-Khel-Ratna-Award-">Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.</keyword> Deepti meanwhile was conferred the Arjuna, as were Atanu Das (archery), Chirag Shetty (badminton), Vishesh Bhriguvanshi (basketball), Manish Kaushik and Lovlina Bograhain (boxing), Sawant Ajay Anant (Equestrian), Sandesh Jhingan (football), Akashdeep Singh(hockey), Deepak (kabaddi), Kale Sarika Sudhakar (kho kho), Dattu Baban Bhokanal (rowing), Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker (Shooting), Madhurika Suhas Patkar (table tennis), Divya Kakran and Rahul Aware (wrestling), Shiva Keshavan (luge), Suyash Narayan Jadhav (para swimming), Sandeep (para athletics) and Manish Narwal (para shooting). Shooting coach Jaspal Rana, who is credited with overseeing the careers of the likes of Saurabh and Manu and thus playing a major role in India's recent dominance in the sport, is among nine coaches who have been conferred the Dronacharya Award in the regular category. Yogesh Malviya (Mallakhamb), Jude Felix Sebastian (Hockey), Kuldeep Kumar Handoo (Wushu), and Gaurav Khanna (Para Badminton) were also conferred the Dronacharya. Meanwhile Dharmendra Tiwary (archery), Purushotham Rai (athletics), Shiv Singh (boxing), Romesh Pathania (hockey), Krishan Kumar Hooda (kabaddi) and Vijay Bhalchandra Munishwar (para powerlifting) received the Dronacharya Lifetime award. Kuldip Singh Bhullar (athletics), Jincy Philips (athletics), Pradeep Shrikrishna Gandhe (badminton), Trupti Murgunde (badminton), N Usha (boxing), Ajit Singh (hockey), Manpreet Singh (kabaddi), J Ranjith Kumar (para athletics), Satyaprakash Tiwari (para badminton), Manjeet Singh (rowing), Late Sachin Nag (swimming), Nandan P Bal (tennis) and Netarpal Hooda (wrestling) were conferred the Dhyan Chand Award. The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards were conferred to Anita Devi (Land Adventure), Col Sarfraz Singh (Land Adventure), Taka Tamut (Land Adventure), Keval Hiren Kakka (Land Adventure), Satendra Singh (Water Adventure) and Late Magan Bissa (Life Time Achievement). Panjab University won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy. Pune's Army Sport Institute, Lakshya Institute, Delhi's ONGC, Air Force Sports Control Board, and International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) in Mumbai were conferred the Rahstriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar.

National Sports Awards presented by President Ram Nath Kovind to India’s top sportspersons

<ul><li>Readings as high as 999 were recorded in many places of <keyword id="66" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi">Delhi</keyword>. </li><li>Ground level dust storms in western <keyword id="3658" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword> have lead to a rise in Delhi’s <keyword id="13001" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="pollution">pollution</keyword> levels. </li></ul>In Delhi, pollution never goes out of style. On 13 June (Wednesday), the air quality index (AQI) in India’s capital city reached passed the severe levels. As per <a href="http://www.timesnownews.com/mirror-now/in-focus/article/air-pollution-delhi-alarming-levels-aqicn-air-quality-hazardous/239643">reports</a>, particulate matter concentration (<keyword id="396005" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="PM10">PM10</keyword>) soared up from 138 ug per cubic meter on the weekend to a distressing 433 ug per cubic meter on Tuesday night. While the city is usually in a bad state as far as air quality is concerned, it’s usually at such hazardous levels during the Diwali festival in the country. In fact, AQI in Delhi during the monsoon season is usually better, compared to the rest of the year. The safe limit for PM10 concentration is considered to be 100 ug per cubic meter, while readings above 400 ug per cubic meter are considered dangerous. Many areas in Delhi have recorded air quality index readings as high as 999 over the past few days. As per real-time AQI updates, pollution in places near Sukhdev college, Paschim Vihar, ITI (Industrial Training Institute) Jahangirpuri have reached these alarming levels. Other places that fall into the same category are Anand Vihar, PGDAV College and Areas near Major Dhyan Chand stadium. The alarming AQI levels are a result of ground level dust storms in parts of western India, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. <div type="image" title="pol" msid="64572867" hostid="261"></div>

 The rising temperatures, along with this Tuesday's (12 June 2018) haze, has led to the escalation of air pollution in the national capital. While the air pollution is being caused by rise in PM10 levels, which is often considered less harmful than <keyword id="6473846" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="PM2-5">PM2.5</keyword> particles, it is still a serious matter that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Delhi is ranked among the top polluted cities by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In order to monitor pollution levels in Delhi click <a href="http://aqicn.org/city/delhi/ito/">here</a>.

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National sports day 2024: Date, significance, quotes, and celebrations

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Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah extends wishes on occasion of National Sports Day

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India's highest sporting honour renamed as 'Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award'

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We have made this a habit: Hockey goalie PR Sreejesh on winning bronze medal at Paris Olympics

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COVID-19 pandemic delays process of National Sports Awards, ministry to invite applications in May

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National Sports Awards presented by President Ram Nath Kovind to India’s top sportspersons

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