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National sports day 2020

Ansgar Fernandes
Ansgar Fernandes

description of nation sports day in India along with the awards given to commemorate this day, why is it celebrated, when is started, why it is held

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Key points of the presentation Who is Major Dhyan Chand The Wizard of Hockey (29th Aug 1905 3 Dec 1979) National Sports Day Facts National Sports Awards
Who is Major Dhyan Chand ? Major Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 3 December 1979) was an Indian hockey player widely regarded as the greatest hockey player in the history of the sport. Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad on August 29, 1905 in a Rajput family. Dhyan Chand had two brothers Mool Singh and Roop Singh Dhyanchand graduated from Victoria College, Gwalior in 1932
Dhyan Singh used to practice a lot during the night after his duty hours, he used to wait for the moon to come out so that the visibility in the field improved. He was hence called "Chand" He was known for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932 and 1936, His influence extended beyond these victories, as India won the field hockey event in seven out of eight Olympics from 1928 to 1964. Known as The Wizard or The Magician of hockey for his superb ball control
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand This day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936. The main objective of National sports day is to spread the awareness of the importance of sports and daily activities in every individual's life The most noted memorials for him is the Major Dhyan Chand Award ,the highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games in India. The Presedent of India gives various sports related awards such as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Dronacharya award, Arjuna award, Dhyan Chand Award Country National Sports Day Canada 29-Nov Iran 17-Oct Japan 2nd Mon of Oct Malaysia 2nd Sat of Oct Qatar 2nd Tue of Feb USA 2nd Tue of Feb Facts of National Sports Day
National Sports Awards Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Dronacharya award Arjuna award Dhyan Chand Award
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games The highest sporting honour of the Republic of India. The recipient(s) is/are selected for their spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years at the international level The award comprises a medallion, a certificate a cash prize of 7.5 lakh The award is named after Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India who served the office from 1984 to 1989.
Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games Civilian award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games The award is named after Drona, often referred as "Dronacharya" or "Guru Drona", a character from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India "outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and enabled sportspersons to excel in international events" over a period of four years. Two awards are designated for the lifetime contribution in coaching where the achievements in producing "outstanding sportspersons" over a period of 20 years or more are considered. The award comprises a bronze statuette of Dronacharya a certificate ceremonial dress, a cash prize of 5 lakh
Arjuna Awards Civilian award for outstanding individual achievements in National Sports Awarded by the President on 29th August To be eligible for the award, a sportsperson should not only have had good performance consistently for the previous four years at the international level with excellence for the year for which the award is recommended, but should also have shown qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline The award comprises of a bronze statue of Arjuna a scroll a cash prize of 5 lakh
Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games Lifetime Achievement sporting honour in India The award is named after Dhyan Chand (190579), an Indian field hockey player Recipients are selected and honoured for their contributions to sport both during their active sporting career and after retirement The award comprises a statuette, a certificate ceremonial dress a cash prize of 5 lakh
Thank You God Bless Stay Safe By Ansgar Fernandes (Physical Education Teacher Our Lady of Rosary H.S, Mandrem)

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National sports day 2020

  • 2. Key points of the presentation Who is Major Dhyan Chand The Wizard of Hockey (29th Aug 1905 3 Dec 1979) National Sports Day Facts National Sports Awards
  • 3. Who is Major Dhyan Chand ? Major Dhyan Chand (29 August 1905 3 December 1979) was an Indian hockey player widely regarded as the greatest hockey player in the history of the sport. Dhyan Chand was born in Allahabad on August 29, 1905 in a Rajput family. Dhyan Chand had two brothers Mool Singh and Roop Singh Dhyanchand graduated from Victoria College, Gwalior in 1932
  • 4. Dhyan Singh used to practice a lot during the night after his duty hours, he used to wait for the moon to come out so that the visibility in the field improved. He was hence called "Chand" He was known for his extraordinary goal-scoring feats, in addition to earning three Olympic gold medals, in 1928, 1932 and 1936, His influence extended beyond these victories, as India won the field hockey event in seven out of eight Olympics from 1928 to 1964. Known as The Wizard or The Magician of hockey for his superb ball control
  • 5. The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand This day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936. The main objective of National sports day is to spread the awareness of the importance of sports and daily activities in every individual's life The most noted memorials for him is the Major Dhyan Chand Award ,the highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games in India. The Presedent of India gives various sports related awards such as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Dronacharya award, Arjuna award, Dhyan Chand Award Country National Sports Day Canada 29-Nov Iran 17-Oct Japan 2nd Mon of Oct Malaysia 2nd Sat of Oct Qatar 2nd Tue of Feb USA 2nd Tue of Feb Facts of National Sports Day
  • 6. National Sports Awards Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Dronacharya award Arjuna award Dhyan Chand Award
  • 7. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games The highest sporting honour of the Republic of India. The recipient(s) is/are selected for their spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years at the international level The award comprises a medallion, a certificate a cash prize of 7.5 lakh The award is named after Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India who served the office from 1984 to 1989.
  • 8. Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games Civilian award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games The award is named after Drona, often referred as "Dronacharya" or "Guru Drona", a character from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India "outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and enabled sportspersons to excel in international events" over a period of four years. Two awards are designated for the lifetime contribution in coaching where the achievements in producing "outstanding sportspersons" over a period of 20 years or more are considered. The award comprises a bronze statuette of Dronacharya a certificate ceremonial dress, a cash prize of 5 lakh
  • 9. Arjuna Awards Civilian award for outstanding individual achievements in National Sports Awarded by the President on 29th August To be eligible for the award, a sportsperson should not only have had good performance consistently for the previous four years at the international level with excellence for the year for which the award is recommended, but should also have shown qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline The award comprises of a bronze statue of Arjuna a scroll a cash prize of 5 lakh
  • 10. Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games Lifetime Achievement sporting honour in India The award is named after Dhyan Chand (190579), an Indian field hockey player Recipients are selected and honoured for their contributions to sport both during their active sporting career and after retirement The award comprises a statuette, a certificate ceremonial dress a cash prize of 5 lakh
  • 11. Thank You God Bless Stay Safe By Ansgar Fernandes (Physical Education Teacher Our Lady of Rosary H.S, Mandrem)