Hyderabad, Aug. 29 -- Commemorating the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, National Sports Day is being celebrated across Telangana on Saturday under the aegis of the Sports Authority of Telangana (SAT).
Various sports and related activities have been organised at all 33 district headquarters and prominent sports venues in Hyderabad, including Gachibowli Stadium, LB Stadium, KVB Indoor Stadium, Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Cycling Velodrome and Gymkhana Grounds.
At the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium, State Sports and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari paid floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand at his statue.
Sports Authority of Telangana Chairman Sivasena Reddy, Vice Chairman and Managing Director Dr A. Sonibala...