National Sports Day: PM Narendra Modi Salutes Indian Athletes For Hardwork

National Sports Day: PM Narendra Modi salutes Indian athletes for hardwork Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday salutes Indian Athletes for Hard work they are putting in, in the ongoing Asian Games. He said that this year is really great for Indian Sports as country’s athletes have excelled in various tournaments.  He lauded sportsperson on National Sports Day. He also asked the general people of India to give priority to sports and fitness-related activities. It will contribute towards a healthier India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “I salute all those who have represented India in various sporting events. Their hard work and resolve have led to several milestones. This year has been great for our sporting fraternity, with the Indian athletes excelling in various tournaments including the Asian Games 2018 and CWG.” He paid tributes to Dhyan Chand, a hockey Legend, whose birthday is celebrated as the National Sports Day. Many other famous sports legends also tweeted on this day and paid their tributes to Hockey Legend, Dhyan Chand.

Today, and every day going forward, let us make sport a way of life. There can be no better way to celebrate our #NationalSportsDay. #SportPLAYINGIndia — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 29, 2018

My tributes to #MajorDhyanChand on his birth anniversary & #NationalSportsDay! Sports is been my life since a very young age & I emphasise that everyone should make sports a part of their lives not just for health but it also imparts determinations, passion & hard work in you! pic.twitter.com/ADlJQ0x9NJ

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) August 29, 2018

I've heard stories about #MajorDhyanChand practising Hockey under a moonlit sky as there were no floodlights in those days. He did what it took to fulfil his dream. That's what I call commitment. Remembering him on his 113th birth anniversary #NationalSportsDay #SportPLAYINGIndia pic.twitter.com/O8aQc3UhEc — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 29, 2018

As we pay tribute to the legacy of Indian hockey icon Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary, we wish all of our countrymen a very happy #NationalSportsDay on 29th August.#IndiaKaGame pic.twitter.com/1kFfDDdWdI — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 29, 2018

Greetings to all sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day. Tributes to the phenomenal hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary. I urge people to give priority to sports and fitness related activities, which will contribute towards a healthier India. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2018

Tribute to Hockey Legend #MajorDhyanChand on his birth anniversary #NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/AR9apEkryN — Anup Kumar (@IamAnupK) August 29, 2018

Today is National Sports Day, the birth anniversary of the Wizard of Hockey, Dhyan Chand. Bangla is synonymous with sports. Schools, colleges, clubs, organisations are given financial assistance by our Government for the development of sports infrastructure — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 29, 2018

Heartfelt tributes to the ‘Wizard of Hockey’ Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day. This day celebrates the sporting spirit and sports in India. My greetings and best wishes to all sportspersons and sports enthusiasts on this special day. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) August 29, 2018

Today, we commemorate Major Dhyan Chand's Birth Anniversary as #NationalSportsDay. Let us give our tributes to one of India's greatest sports icons by inculcating sports as part of our lifestyle. pic.twitter.com/fOcMqHRejZ — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 29, 2018

Sir Don Bradman once said, he scores goals the way we score runs. As we remember the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, my greetings to all from the sports fraternity on #NationalSportsDay. May we all inculcate some sport as a part of our life. pic.twitter.com/vUAwzn7CV6 — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 29, 2018

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