Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation in his 35th ‘Mann Ki Baat‘ on Sunday, 27 Aug had highlighted the importance of sports and the need to boost this talent in India. He had also mentioned about the National sports day, celebrated on 29 Aug.
He said that “My dear young friends, the country celebrates National Sports Day on the 29th of August. This is the birth anniversary of the great hockey player, hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Chand ji. His contribution to hockey was unparalleled. I am reminding you of this because I want the younger generation of our country to take part in sports.” Modi had also mentioned about launching a sports talent search portal during his speech.
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister keeping his words paid a tribute to the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on his birthday and launched the National Sports Talent Search Portal. Praising the achievements of Major Dhyan Chand, Modi said that the exceptional skills of the player did wonders for Indian Hockey. He also added that the sports search portal was launched to harness the immense sports talent in India. Modi further said that “Sports is about physical fitness, mental alertness and personality enhancement.” This portal will provide guidance and assistances to all the youth of India seeing to grow in the field of sports.