Major Dhyan Chand Birth Anniversary: Kiren Rijiju, Anurag Thakur Remember The "Wizard of Indian Hockey"
Kiren Rijiju took to Twitter to pay tribute to the legendary Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary.
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Kiren Rijiju paid tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary
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It is also the National Sports Day
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M Venkaiah Naidu also hailed Major Dhyan Chand
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday paid tribute to the "wizard of Indian Hockey" Major Dhyan Chand to mark his birth anniversary. The National Sports Day is observed to remember the man who gave a new identity to the sport. The Law Minister, who earlier held the sports portfolio, shared a video on Twitter in which he is seen paying a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand's statue. In his tweet, Rijiju wrote, "On National Sports Day and birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, I pay my humble tribute to legendary "the wizard of Indian Hockey." I also salute all the athletes who had played for India and brought laurels for our country."
On #NationalSportsDay and birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand,
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 29, 2021
I pay my humble tribute to legendary 'The Wizard of Indian Hockey'.
I also salute all the athletes who had played for India & brought laurels for our country!#MajorDhyanChand #KheloIndia #NationalSportsDay2021 pic.twitter.com/kpalP7jhPV
Several leaders and sports personalities remembered the hockey legend.
M. Venkaiah Naidu, in a Twitter post, wrote, "My tributes to the "Hockey Wizard" Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary today. He was an exceptional Hockey player who enthralled his spectators with his magical performances. His sterling contribution to Hockey will always be remembered and serve as an inspiration to many."
My tributes to the 'Hockey Wizard' #MajorDhyanChand on his birth anniversary today. He was an exceptional Hockey player who enthralled his spectators with his magical performances. His sterling contribution to Hockey will always be remembered and serve as an inspiration to many. pic.twitter.com/XBFqIdqO6C
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 29, 2021
Vice-President Naidu also urged the younger generation to "take up sports as it will enable them to be physically fit and mentally alert."
I also urge youngsters to take up sports as it will enable them to be physically fit & mentally alert. It will boost their confidence, instil team spirit and protect them from lifestyle diseases. #NationalSportsDay
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 29, 2021
Amit Shah remembered Major Dhyan Chand for his immense contribution to Indian hockey.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 29, 2021
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur extended his warmest wishes to all the "sportspersons, coaches and those who have dedicated their lives to the sport."
The Union Minister added, "On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, let us pledge and aim to make India a sporting powerhouse."
I extend my heartiest wishes to all our sportspersons, coaches & those who have dedicated their life to sport, on the occasion of National Sports Day.
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 29, 2021
On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Major Dhyanchand, let us pledge and aim to make India a sporting powerhouse!
Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, who has always supported the sport, wrote, "Tributes to hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary and National Sports Day. The legendary player mesmerised millions with his inimitable skills and unparalleled patriotism. His golden legacy continues to inspire sportspersons from across the world."
Tributes to hockey wizard #MajorDhyanChand on his birth anniversary & #NationalSportsDay. The legendary player mesmerised millions with his inimitable skills & unparalleled patriotism. His golden legacy continues to inspire sportspersons from across the world. #OdishaForSports pic.twitter.com/icwIppuTwZ
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 29, 2021
Indian Men's Hockey Team goalkeeper and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist PR Sreejesh marked the occasion with a heartwarming note.
A passion for a dream, a will to work hard,and a vision create champions
— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) August 29, 2021
Remembering the wizard of indian hockey major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary, wish you all a very happy National sports day, 29 august 2021#NationalSportsDay #hockey #dhyanchand pic.twitter.com/CingzVS6SW
Hockey India, in its tweet, said, "On the occasion of the National Sports Day, we celebrate the beauty of sports and the magic of sportsmanship."
On the occasion of the #NationalSportsDay, we celebrate the beauty of sports and the magic of sportsmanship.
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 29, 2021
#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/z16eN0RxaX
This #NationalSportsDay, we pay tribute to the ONE whose achievements are unparalleled and whose contribution to Hockey is nothing short of extraordinary.
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 29, 2021
Today we celebrate the legend, #MajorDhyanChand. #IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/kmx7nDrRF7
To mark the day, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir wrote, "He was not just a name in sports, he became the sport itself."
He was not just a name in sports, he became the sport itself! #MajorDhyanChand #NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/94F3SQ6YCr
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 29, 2021
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wished the fraternity on National Sports Day.
The RCB family wishes the entire sports fraternity a happy National Sports Day!
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 29, 2021
Let us all celebrate to honour the legacy of Indian hockey and sports icon, late Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary. #NationalSportsDay #MajorDhyanChand #NoSportsSecond #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/KeJZRaekjg
National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 every year.