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NATIONAL SPORTS DAY

August 29, 2019

The National Sports Day in India (also called Rashtriya Khel Divas) is celebrated on 29 August every year with a lot of enthusiasm and sportsmanship. India commemorates the birth of its greatest hockey player ever, Major Dhyanchand Singh, as National Sports Day. The day not only works as a motivation for people but also spreads awareness about what role sports play in an individual's life. This year 2019, the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi launched "Fit India Movement" from Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium, New Delhi at 10.00 am on 29 August. From the dais he encouraged the citizens to adopt to fit and healthy lifestyle, the inaugural program was also broadcasted live on Doordarshan.The Prime Minister said, "Only a fit person, fit family and a fit society will pave way for a great and new India." Students of our school witnessed this phenomenal event live in the school boardroom. The event aimed to instill a healthy lifestyle in every citizen as it is the era of technology over physical activities.