"Let's Make India A...": New ICC Chairman Jay Shah's Statement On National Sports Day

29.08.2024 - 07:58 sports.ndtv.com

Newly appointed ICC Chairman Jay Shah extended his wishes to everyone on the occasion of the National Sports Day (Major Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary) on Thursday.

Dhyan Chand celebrated as 'The Wizard' represented the Indian hockey team from 1925 to 1949, scoring over 1500 goals in the 185 matches he played as a centre forward during his international career, which includes three Olympic Gold Medal wins in 1928,1932 and 1936.

He was felicitated with the Padma Bhushan in 1956 and his birth anniversary on August 29, is celebrated as National Sports Day. "On this National Sports Day, I warmly commend our athletes, coaches, and everyone who has devoted their life to sports.

As we honor the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary, let's commit ourselves to making India a powerhouse on the global sporting stage, the newly elected ICC Chairman said in a post on X.

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