New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Highlighting India's growing sporting diversity, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, whose birth anniversary is celebrated as National Sports Day.

At an event organised by the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB), Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that India's sporting landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the years, with champions emerging across multiple disciplines.

"Our world these days is not confined to hockey. In cricket, you are not just world champions but also provide something more; you provide an entire national ecosystem," the Union Minister said.

Puri further spoke about India's modern-day sporting icons, acknowl...