India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in Khelo India Dialogue via video conference. The Prime Minister warmly congratulated the organizers, Union Cabinet members, Chief Ministers, and lakhs of My Bharat volunteers for orchestrating such a magnificent event. Noting the upcoming National Sports Day on August 29, he extended his advance wishes to the youth and the entire sporting community across the nation."This day is also to remember a great child of Mother India, Major Dhyan Chand ji," remarked Shri Modi.
Recalling the historic tour of the Indian Army's hockey team to New Zealand a century ago, the Prime Minister highlighted Major Dhyan Chand's foundational ro...