Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag pay tribute to Major Dhyan Chand

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and veteran Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh recently paid tributes to the iconic hockey player of India, Major Dhyan Chand. Both cricketers took to micro blogging site Twitter to express their emotions on the occasion of National Sports Day in India. Sehwag and Harbhajan were soon joined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in paying tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on the occasion.

Every year, August 29 is celebrated as the National Sports Day in India. The day commemorates the birth date of Major Dhyan Chand. He is regarded as the greatest player to have ever played the sport of Hockey. During his paying career in the early 1900s, he won three Olympic Gold medals for India – in 1928, 1932, and 1936 Olympics. He scored over 400 goals in his career. It is his birth anniversary that is celebrated as a national day in India now. On the occasion, Sehwag and Harbhajan led the way in paying tributes to him.

“Tribute to the finest hockey player of all time, Dhyan Chand. #NationalSportsDay,” tweeted Harbhajan Singh.

Tribute to the finest hockey player of all time, Dhyan Chand. #NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/GoQvWEBa4k

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 29, 2017

“Tributes to the greatest hockey player of all times and India’s greatest sportsman, Major Dhyanchand on #NationalSportsDay,” tweeted Virender Sehwag.

Tributes to the greatest hockey player of all times and India's greatest sportsman, Major Dhyanchand on #NationalSportsDay . pic.twitter.com/MzYxMGPDtC

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 29, 2017

Narendra Modi joins in

Minutes after Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan paid tributes to arguably the greatest hockey player of all time, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, joined in the spree too. Modi posted a series of tweets in which he paid tributes to Dhyan Chand. He also cited that the country is blessed to have so many good sportspersons. Hence, the aim is to harness each and every talent and get the best outcomes for the country.

“I pay tributes to the exemplary Major Dhyan Chand, whose legendary sporting skills did wonders for Indian hockey,” he tweeted.

I pay tributes to the exemplary Major Dhyan Chand, whose legendary sporting skills did wonders for Indian hockey.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2017

On #NationalSportsDay, I congratulate all sportspersons and sports enthusiasts who pursue sports with great vigour and passion,” said Modi in another tweet.

On #NationalSportsDay, I congratulate all sportspersons and sports enthusiasts who pursue sports with great vigour and passion.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2017

“The #NationalSportsTalentSearchPortal gives essential direction and support to youngsters to pursue their sporting aspirations and shine,” tweeted Narendra Modi.

India is blessed with immense sporting talent. To harness this potential, a portal was launched by @IndiaSports. https://t.co/yOGTU3U59h

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2017