01-Sep-2025
National Sports Day 2025
Miscellaneous
Why in News?
Observed on 29th August – birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand (Declared in 2012).
- Theme 2025: “Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main”
- National Sports Awards - presented annually on 29th August by President:
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Award |
Description |
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Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award |
India’s highest sporting honour, instituted in 1991–92 as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, renamed in 2021. |
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Arjuna Award |
2nd highest sporting honour. |
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Dronacharya Award |
Highest honour for coaches. |
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Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar |
For organisations promoting sports in the last 3 years.
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Awards & Medals Conferred to Major Dhyan Chand
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