<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

The iconic <keyword id="20405448" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amrit-Udyan" source="keywords">Amrit Udyan</keyword> will open for public for a month from Friday, the <keyword id="19935887" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rashtrapati-Bhavan" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Rashtrapati Bhavan" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Rashtrapati Bhavan">Rashtrapati Bhavan</keyword> has said. President <keyword id="19934334" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Droupadi-Murmu" source="keywords">Droupadi Murmu</keyword> graced the opening of Amrit Udyan <keyword id="22785292" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Summer-Annuals-Edition" source="keywords">Summer Annuals Edition</keyword> on Wednesday, it said. The Amrit Udyan will remain open for public from August 16 to September 15 from 10 am to 6 pm except on Mondays which will be the maintenance day for the Udyan, said the statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The last entries will be allowed at 05:15 pm. August 29 will be exclusively reserved for sportspersons to mark the <keyword id="22785293" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Sports-Day" source="keywords">National Sports Day</keyword> and September 5 will be reserved for teachers on Teachers' Day, it said: For entry, registration is mandatory. The visit to the famed gardens is free of cost. Visitors can book their slot online on the Rashtrapati Bhavan website (https://visit.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/). Walk-in visitors can register themselves through self service kiosks placed outside gate no 35. Entries will be from gate no 35 of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, near the North Avenue Road. A free shuttle bus service from Central Secretariat Metro Station to gate no 35 will also be available for the convenience of the visitors, the statement said. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-launched-in-india-at-172999-but-you-cant-get-your-hands-on-it-right-now/articleshow/112517193.cms">Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold launched in India at ₹1,72,999, but you can’t get your hands on it right now</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/pixel-9-pixel-9-pro-and-pixel-9-pro-xl-launched-in-india-starting-at-79999/articleshow/112512198.cms">Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL launched in India starting at ₹79,999</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/ipo-scam-two-victims-from-hyderabad-lose-over-11crore-in-fake-ipo-scams/articleshow/112488051.cms">IPO scam – Two victims from Hyderabad lose over ₹11 crore in fake IPO scams</a>

Amrit Udyan to open for public from August 16 to September 15: Rashtrapati Bhavan

<keyword id="137517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vinod-Kumar" source="Orion">Vinod Kumar</keyword> won India's third medal on <keyword id="408358" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Sports-Day" source="Orion">National Sports Day</keyword>, claiming a bronze in discus throw F52 event at the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Sunday, hurling the disc to 19.91 metres for an Asian record. The 42-year-old Vinod, who took up <keyword id="7275398" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="para-athletics" source="Orion">para-athletics</keyword> in his 30s, cleared 19.91 in the seated/standing discus throw event on his fifth effort. He finished third behind Poland's gold medallist Piotr Kosewicz (20.02m) and Croatia's Velimir Sandor (19.98). At one stage, the 42-year-old from Rohtak in Haryana was placed second before Sandor cleared 19.98 in his fifth throw to take the silver medal. Vinod, ranked sixth in the world, had started with 19.09 metres in his first throw before he managed to clear 19.81 in his second chance, clearly establishing his intent to fight for the medal. Vinod comes from a family of army men. His father got injured in the 1971 war. Vinod joined BSF but had to leave after suffering an injury in 2002 when he fell off a cliff in Leh leading to severe injuries to his legs. He was bed-ridden for close to 10 years. Vinod opened a shop near the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Rohtak and got interested in para-athletics watching Rio Paralympic Games coverage on television. Starting training under local coaches at the stadium near his house, Vinod, who is married and has two daughters aged seven and two, burst onto the scene in the 2018 and 2019 Nationals when he won bronze medals in the F53 discus throw. He was classified in the F52 category during his first international event at Handisport Open Para Athletics Grand Prix in Paris in 2019. Vinod stood fourth in the World Championships in Dubai which secured him a berth in Tokyo. This is his first medal in the Paralympics. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/news/tokyo-paralympics-indias-nishad-kumar-wins-silver-medal-in-mens-high-jump/articleshow/85738072.cms">Tokyo Paralympics: India's Nishad Kumar wins silver medal in men's high jump</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/news/tokyo-paralympics-paddler-bhavinaben-patel-wins-historic-silver-in-womens-singles-tables-tennis/articleshow/85731500.cms">Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Bhavinaben Patel wins historic silver in women's singles tables tennis</a>

Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar claims bronze in discus throw F52

<ul><li>Indian Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> launched the ‘<keyword id="8012374" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fit-India-Movement">Fit India Movement</keyword>' today in celebration of <keyword id="408358" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Sports-Day">National Sports Day</keyword>. </li><li>He also expressed how technology is the bane of fitness.</li><li>He said that <keyword id="3204650" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="fitbits">fitbits</keyword>, pedometers and other digital fitness trackers are nothing more than a "<keyword id="72128" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="fashion-statement">fashion statement</keyword>".</li></ul>The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants India to get fit but he doesn't think that technology can help them achieve it. Many people use fitness apps and fitbits to help keep track of their health. But "that's the bane of fitness to begin with," Modi said in his speech while launching the ‘<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/pm-narendra-modi-launches-national-campaign-for-fitness/articleshow/70887527.cms">Fit India Movement</a>' as the country celebrated National Sports Day. Modi went ahead and quipped that <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/fitbit-just-launched-a-new-version-of-its-versa-smartwatch-and-it-could-give-the-apple-watch-some-serious-competition/articleshow/70877936.cms">Fitbits</a> and other wearable fitness tech is nothing more than a "fashion statement". Fitness gadgets gather dust, says Modi "The irony that technology is the reason that people walk less yet they use phones as pedometers to keep track of how many steps they've taken in a day," Modi pointed out. Mocking people who only talk about fitness and buy <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-best-home-gym-equipment-you-can-buy-to-get-fit/articleshow/67386725.cms">trending gadgets</a>, Modi joked that the same people still need servants to help dust the machines and are never used. "Eventually, they get stored away some forgotten corner of the house," he said. According to the Prime Minister who posts fitness videos of himself and is an <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international-yoga-day-these-13-yoga-exercises-are-strongly-recommended-by-pm-modi-for-physical-mental-well-being/articleshow/52847653.cms">advocate of yoga</a>, believes that <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/miscellaneous/8-free-fitness-apps-that-can-help-you-get-in-shape-and-what-theyre-best-for/slidelist/64963328.cms">fitness apps</a> are only temporary solutions since most users forget about them within a few days of installing them. Instead, Modi advocates ‘normal exercise' like cycling and walking. His idea of staying fit is to not be obsessed with hitting a target of 2,000, 5,000 or 10,000 steps. Technology isn't all bad Modi's comments might not go down well with a thriving fitness and wearables market in India. Last year, the country's wearables market grew at a healthy 17% and hit a million in shipments, according to <a href="https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prAP44516218">IDC</a>, as Indians show more interest in tracking their health and habits. Even health trackers and diet apps are catching on in India providing users with a range of solutions from live fitness sessions to teaching new exercises. A large number of Indian companies like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/akshay-kumar-invests-in-fitness-startup-goqii-which-recently-had-a-legal-tussle-with-flipkart/articleshow/69989239.cms">GQii</a> amongst others are focussing on this market. Most others are using cutting edge technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) which helps trainers devise and deliver personalised fitness options to users. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/pm-narendra-modi-launches-national-campaign-for-fitness/articleshow/70887527.cms">Modi launches fit India movement as the country battles its diabetes capital tag</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international-yoga-day-these-13-yoga-exercises-are-strongly-recommended-by-pm-modi-for-physical-mental-well-being/articleshow/52847653.cms">These 13 yoga exercises are strongly recommended by PM Modi for physical, mental well-being</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/what-it-really-means-to-be-in-shape-according-to-a-fitness-expert--and-how-to-gauge-how-fit-you-are/articleshow/66183621.cms">What it really means to be in shape, according to a fitness expert - and how to gauge how fit you are</a>

Modi wants India to stay fit by ditching "fashionable" Fitbits and health apps

By Saumojyoti S Choudhury New Delhi, Aug 17 () In a first, this year's National Sports Awards ceremony is likely to be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all the winners logging in from their respective places to hear their names being announced on August 29. The National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand. "The sports awards function this year is likely to be an online function. As per the Government of India instructions, the awardees will also be announced on the morning of the day of the function," a Sports Ministry source told . The pandemic had in June forced the ministry to extend the deadline for submission of online applications for the awards. It also allowed athletes to self-nominate in view of the "difficulties" being faced by them in finding people who can recommend their names amid the lockdown. The self nomination has resulted in a huge number of applicants for the awards and it has been learnt that the ministry had already finished the initial round of screening. The National Sports Awards include the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award and the Dhyan Chand Award, which are conferred every year by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 29. On the first day of the meeting on Monday, 13 and 15 candidates were recommended for the Dronacharya and Dhayan Chand Award respectively. Ignored last year, shooting legend Jaspal Rana on Monday found his name among the 13 coaches recommended for this year's Dronacharya award by the sports ministry's selection committee. SSC AH PDS PDS

National Sports Awards likely to be held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic

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

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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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Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar claims bronze in discus throw F52

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Modi wants India to stay fit by ditching "fashionable" Fitbits and health apps

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