New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the National Sports Day celebrations with a floral tribute to Major Dhyan Chand at the National Stadium in the capital today.
After that he joined more than 2,000 participants, including officials of the Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), National Sports Federations (NSFs), athletes and coaches at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium for a morning of interactive sporting activities.
The nationwide celebrations began with the Pledge, as millions of citizens reaffirmed their commitment to fitness and wellbeing. The occasion resonated with the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendsh...