New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- On the occasion of National Sports Day, it's time to remember and pay tribute to the celebrated Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, who is also known as 'Hockey Wizard.' The sports person, who became a role model of many and inspired generations, was born on August 29 in 1905 in Allahabad.

Counted among the best players of India and world hockey, he was the captain of Indian field hockey. The Indian hockey team received global recognition during his membership which was when India secured Olympic gold medals. The first in 1928 in Amsterdam Olympics, second in 1932 in Los Angeles Olympics and the third in 1936 in Berlin Olympics.

This year, the National Sports Day theme is 'Sport to Promote Peaceful and Inclusive Socie...