The birth anniversary of Hockey player Major Dhyanchand will be observed with enthusiasm on August 29.
On this occasion, various sports competitions and cycle rally will be organised in all districts of the State including the capital Bhopal. On National Sports Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the 'Fit India' campaign, which will be telecast live on Doordarshan. Arrangements have also been made to broadcast the 'Fit India' program on the big screen at the city stadium where players will watch the live telecast and swear to stay fit. Students of various schools and colleges of the state will also take oath after observing this programme. Director Sports and Youth Welfare SL Thoussen informed that on the occasion of National Sports Day, various sports activities will be organized in all the districts of the state including the capital Bhopal. Also, a cycle rally will be organized to make citizens aware of environment and cleanliness. A cycle rally has been organized at 7 am in the city stadium. The rally will start from the TT Nagar Stadium and go to the board office and will return to the stadium. Participants wishing to participate in this rally will be able to register themselves by reaching the stadium on August 29 at 6.30 am. Before the rally, players, sports coaches, officials and staff will pay tribute to Major Dhyanchand's portrait. The players will be mentored by Mir Ranjan Negi, who was an international hockey player and trainer of the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the Asian Cup medalist Indian hockey team at an event for the players at the Stadium Martial Arts Hall at 11.30 am.
Friendship match between Bhopal Hockey and Madhya Pradesh State Hockey Academy will be played at Major Dhyanchand Stadium at 4.30 pm on National Sports Day. Planting will also be done on this occasion.