The story of Major Dhyan Chand and National Sports Day - Here's everything you need to know
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National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 every year to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand
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Major Dhyan Chand also known as the 'Wizard of Hockey' was born in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh on August 29, 1905
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He played a vital role in guiding India to complete their first hat-trick of Olympic gold medals with wins in the years 1928, 1932, and 1936
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He retired as a Major in the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army in 1956 and the government conferred him with the Padma Bhushan in the same year
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The National Sports Day is also dedicated to India's athletes, honouring their contribution to bringing laurels to the country
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