National Sports Day: PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Dhyan Chand, asks youth to stay fit

New Delhi: On the event of National Sports Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that this year has been great for Indian sports. He said that athletes from all over the nation have performed exceedingly well at various events like the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games.

The Prime Minister tweeted, “I salute all those who have represented India in various sporting events. Their hard work and resolve have led to several milestones.
This year has been great for our sporting fraternity, with the Indian athletes excelling in various tournaments including #AsianGames2018 and CWG”.

I salute all those who have represented India in various sporting events. Their hardwork and resolve has led to several milestones.

This year has been great for our sporting fraternity, with the Indian athletes excelling in various tournaments including #AsianGames2018 and CWG.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2018

He also paid tribute to Hockey legend Dhyan Chand, whose birth anniversary is commemorated as National Sports Day.

Greetings to all sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day. Tributes to the phenomenal hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary.

I urge people to give priority to sports and fitness related activities, which will contribute towards a healthier India.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2018

He further urged the youth of India to give priority to sports and fitness-related activities, saying that it will contribute towards a healthier India.