The Prime Minister on the occasion of National Sports Day launched the ‘Fit India Movement’ as the People’s Movement & urged people to make fitness their lifestyle.
National Sports Day is celebrated every year on 29th August to honor the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand Singh.
The President of India on this occasion honoured the eminent athletes from various sports with the prestigious Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya Awards, and Dhyan Chand Award.