| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Sports Day 2025 |
| Date | 29 August 2025 (Friday) |
| Theme | "Sport to Promote Peaceful and Inclusive Societies" |
| Honored Figure | Major Dhyan Chand (1905-1979), known as the "Hockey Wizard" |
| Historical Significance | Marks the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a three-time Olympic gold medalist (1928, 1932, 1936) |
| Government Initiative | Declared as National Sports Day by the Government of India |
| Key Celebrations | Three-day national event coordinated with the Fit India Mission (29-31 August 2025) |
| Activities | * "Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main": One hour daily for outdoor sports/physical activity |
| * Fitness drives, workshops in schools, colleges, and sports academies | |
| * Community events promoting Olympic values and inclusive participation | |
| Objectives | Promote fitness, discipline, resilience, teamwork, inclusivity, and national pride |

