Agartala, Aug. 30 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha urged players on Saturday to make full use of the state's growing sports infrastructure and encouraged children to participate more in sports alongside their studies.

He was speaking at the state-level celebration of National Sports Day 2025 at Dasarath Dev State Sports Complex, Badharghat, Agartala. Highlighting the significance of the occasion, Saha said that August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, is observed as National Sports Day across the country.

"Major Dhyan Chand is a shining example of how dedication and perseverance can take a person to great heights. His extraordinary contribution to Indian hockey brought global recognition to the country," ...