National Sports Day is celebrated in India on 29^th August as a tribute to which of the following sportsperson?

Major Dhyan Chand

The correct answer is Option (1) - Major Dhyan Chand

The National Sports Day or Rashtriya Khel Divas is celebrated on 29^th August in India as a tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand who was born on this date in 1905. It was 2012 when the day was first designated and celebrated as India’s National Sports Day. The nation celebrates the day honouring our sports stars. The president gives away sports awards such as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, and Dhyan Chand Awards on this occasion. Notably: Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.