Dhyan Chand "The Wizard" (29 August Tuesday 1905 - 3 December 1979) was an Indian field hockey player, who is widely considered as the greatest field hockey player of All Time.
Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games, given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The award is named after the legendary Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand. The award was initiated in 2002. The award carries a cash prize of INR 500,000, a plaque and a scroll of honour.
29 August, Chand's birthday, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. The President gives away sport-related awards such as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award andDronacharya Award on this day at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, India.
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