India, Aug. 25 -- The Union sports ministry has planned a three-day nationwide sports and fitness movement to mark the National Sports Day, celebrated every year on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Dhyan Chand.

The celebrations will be led by the Fit India Mission and organised over three days (August 29-31) under the theme 'Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main' (one hour on the sports field). The movement seeks to spread awareness about the importance of dedicating at least an hour daily to physical activity to prevent lifestyle diseases. Schools, colleges, universities, youth clubs and other stakeholders and community groups are joining hands to make it a nationwide festival.

"I call upon every citizen to dedicate Ek Ghanta...