JHANSI: Several sports events marked the 116th birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand in his home town Jhansi on Sunday, the day which is also celebrated as National Sports Day.
A ‘Khel Prerak Samman’ award was declared by veteran Olympian and son of Dhyan Chand, Ashok Dhyan Chand to be given from this year on this day. A friendly match was held between Jhansi XI and army XI at Major Dhyanchand Astro Turf Hockey Stadium, which was won by former team. The match was inaugurated by sports minister Upendra Tiwari in the presence of Union minister Bhanu Prasad Verma and Jhansi- Lalitpur MP Anurag Sharma .
All the invited veteran Olympians were felicitated on the occasion. On this occasion Jhansi MP, Anurag Sharma announced to pay Rs two lakh each year to Shaili Singh, who recently won silver medal in the International U20 atheletic championship in Nairobi from Baidhynath foundation till she is playing for India.
Meanwhile, three dozen veteran Olympians, national and international players participated in an event at the legendary Heroes ground where Dadda as Dhyan Chand was lovingly known once practiced.
