Lucknow, Aug. 29 -- On the occasion of National Sports Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today paid a heartfelt tribute to the 'Wizard of Hockey' Major Dhyan Chand and said that every player is a hero of society in their own right.
The CM emphasised that every citizen should embody the spirit of a sportsperson, dedication to the nation, discipline, coordination and the pursuit of excellence in life.
Marking the occasion, he felicitated 88 medal-winning players from UP with prize money and handed over appointment letters to newly selected assistant sports trainers. During the ceremony, the Sports Minister honoured the CM with an angvastra and a memento.
Yogi also felicitated players who won medals at the National Games, in...