Dhyan Chand
August 29: National Sports Day
The National Sports Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on 29th of August to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who was known as ‘The Wizard’ or ‘The Magician’ of hockey for his ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award renamed after Major Dhyan Chand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 6, 2021 announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award has been renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Key Points Khel Ratna award is the highest sporting honour in India. This move ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz Campaign
The Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz Campaign was recently applauded by the World Health Organization. The campaign has been uploaded for its initiatives to promote physical activity. The campaign was launched as a part of the Fit India Movement. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Selection Committee for National Sports Awards 2020 constituted
The Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has announced the constitution of the committee for selection of the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2020. The 12-member committee has been mandated a single committee to pick up the awardees ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
National Sports Day (NSD)
The National Sports Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on 29th of August to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who was known as ‘The Wizard’ or ‘The Magician’ of hockey for his ..
P R Sreejesh nominated for 2019 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Ace India goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by Hockey India. While, Midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and forward Akashdeep Singh and women’s team defender Deepika have been nominated for the Arjuna Award. ..
SAIL clinch 115th All India Aga Khan Gold Cup hockey tournament 2018
The Steel Authority of India (SAIL)’s Hockey Academy (SHA) has clinched the 115th All India Aga Khan Gold Cup hockey tournament 2018 by defeating the Army XI Danapur in the final by 2-1 at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in ..
Virat Kohli & Mirabai Chanu wins 2018 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli and world champion Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will honoured with the prestigious 2018 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by President Ram Nath Kovind on 25th September 2018. Chanu was chosen for the prestigious award following her gold ..