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The National Sports Day: Celebrating the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, which is observed as National Sports Day, former Olympic medallist boxer Vijender Singh extended his wishes to athletes across the country.

Remembering Dhyan Chand as “India’s first sporting hero", Vijender said the hockey wizard had inspired generations through books and stories.

“On the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, which is also celebrated as our National Sports Day, I extend my best wishes to all of you. Major Dhyan Chand was our first sporting hero, the one who introduced us to the true spirit of sports.