New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- India witnessed one of the largest sporting mobilisations in its history on Friday, as approximately 30 crore people across all States and Union Territories participated in celebration of the National Sports Day 2025, marking the 120th birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, led the national celebrations with a floral tribute at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national capital city before joining more than 2,000 participants, including officials of the Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes and coaches ...