In India, the National Sports Day is celebrated on which date?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 29th August.
· In India, National Sports Day is celebrated on 29th August each year.
· This date marks the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who is considered one of the greatest field hockey players in history.
· National Sports Day was included in the list of celebratory days in India for the first time in 2012.
· The National Sports Day is also an occasion that sees the nation honour its sporting heroes with recognitions like the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award and the Dronacharya Award.
· At a special ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President of India takes this day to confer these awards.