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Raipur, 28 August (HS). Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has congratulated and wished the people of the state, players and sports lovers on National Sports Day 29 August. Mr. Sai said that we celebrate the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand, who is considered the magician of hockey, as Sports Day every year in his honor and memory. Remembering the contribution of Major Dhyan Chand in the field of sports, Sai said that Dhyan Chand ji displayed his amazing sports talent in hockey and won gold medal for India three times in Olympics. He has made Indians proud with his game.
Chief Minister Sai said that sports have great importance in life. Sports develop qualities like leadership, dedication, discipline in personality which help to succeed in every field of life. The Chief Minister said that the Chhattisgarh government is making every possible effort to encourage and promote the sports talent of the state. He said that there are immense possibilities for the youth in the field of sports. International level sports infrastructure has been created in Chhattisgarh, including the formation of Sports Development Authority, to develop players at the national and international level.