Major Dhyan Chand Stadium News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Aadi Mahotsav 2023 at Major Dhyanchand Stadium in Delhi today. At the launch of the programme, PM Modi told the tribal community that, 'I feel a sense of belongingness among you'. Watch full speech of PM Modi in this report.

Tribal festival has begin at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand Stadium from today. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has arrived to inaugurate this programme. During this programme, tribal artisans from states across the country will showcase their traditions. Apart from this, tribal cuisine will also be displayed.

Major Dhyan Chand was born on 29 August 1905 and his birthday is celebrated as National Sports Day. In honor of Major Dhyan Chand, the players who have performed well in sports for the country are awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. This is the biggest honor given in Sports.

Speaking about the significance of the new SAI logo, Rijiju said that SAI has been the leader in the sports ecosystem and the primary agent of promoting sporting excellence. "It has given athletes necessary support so that they have their sporting careers can take-off smoothly and they can fly towards a life of achievements and sporting glory - that is what the flying figure indicates - the freedom an athlete gets to leapfrog his/her career in SAI," expressed Rijiju. Many eminent athletes, coaches and other sports enthusiasts joined the event from across the country through video conference.

India last won the title in 2001.