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Which of the following statement are correct about 'National Sports Day in India'? 1. Every year on 29th August celebrated as National Sports Day in India. 2. It is celebrated to honor Major Dhyan Chand. 3. President of India honors eminent sports personalities on this day. 4. In 2019 Mary Kom nominated as Khel Ratna on this day.

Which of the following statement are correct about 'National Sports Day in India'? 1. Every year on 29th August celebrated as National Sports Day in India. 2. It is celebrated to honor Major Dhyan Chand. 3. President of India honors eminent sports personalities on this day. 4. In 2019 Mary Kom nominated as Khel Ratna on this day. Correct Answer Only 1, 2 & 3

The correct answer is Only 1, 2 & 3.

National Sports Day:

  • Every year on 29th August celebrated as National Sports Day in India. So statement 1 is correct.
  • The first National Sports Day was celebrated in 2012.
  • It is celebrated to honor (birth anniversary) Major Dhyan Chand. So statement 2 is correct.
  • The National Stadium of Delhi was renamed Major Dhyan Chand Stadium to honor Major Dhyan Chand.
  • President of India honors eminent sports personalities on this day. So statement 3 is correct.

Mistake Points

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award(2019):

  • Sh. Bajrang Punia
  • Ms. Deepa Malik

So statement 4 is incorrect.

Key Points

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award(2020):

  • Rohit Sharma
  • Manika Batra
  • Vinesh Phogat

Important Points

  • Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to win Gold in both Commonwealth and Asian games.

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