Srinagar, Aug. 30 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day and called for greater investment in nurturing young sporting talent, saying sports play a vital role in shaping discipline, resilience and nation-building among youth.

Addressing a National Sports Day function at the Shalimar Campus of SKUAST-Kashmir, Sinha said sports are not merely about winning medals but about building character, unity and perseverance.

Describing Major Dhyan Chand as one of India's most enduring sporting icons, the Lieutenant Governor said his legacy continues to inspire generations of athletes across the country.

Sinha said the future of Indian sports depends on identifying and ...