Question: National Sports Day is celebrated on-
(a) 28 August
(b) 25 August
(c) 29 August
(d) 30 August
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- On 29 August 2016 National Sports Day was celebrated across the country.
- This day marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936.
- Dhyan Chand was born on 29 August 1905 in Allahabad.
- On this day President of India presented the Sports and Adventure Awards at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- The award includes Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Dhyan Chand and Dronacharya Awards in addition to the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award and Arjuna Award.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149280
http://www.presidentofindia.nic.in/press-release-detail.htm?1724
http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-pays-tributes-to-major-dhyan-chand-on-national-sports-day-congratulates-the-sportspersons-and-coaches-to-be-honoured-with-various-sports-awards/