On Tuesday Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand and congratulated all sportspersons and enthusiasts on the occasion of National Sports Day.
In a series of tweets, PM Modi tweeted, “On #NationalSportsDay, I congratulate all sportspersons and sports enthusiasts who pursue sports with great vigour and passion.”
On #NationalSportsDay, I congratulate all sportspersons and sports enthusiasts who pursue sports with great vigour and passion.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2017
He added, “I pay tributes to the exemplary Major Dhyan Chand, whose legendary sporting skills did wonders for Indian hockey.”
I pay tributes to the exemplary Major Dhyan Chand, whose legendary sporting skills did wonders for Indian hockey.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2017
Indian has always been a firm believer of the thought that says “seize the day” and he proves that with his availability on social media. Recently, he also announced a launch of a by the sports ministry in order to harness the incredible sporting talent in India.
Even cricketers like Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh took a step forward and paid tribute to he legendary hockey player, Dhyan Chand.
Sehwag’s tweet read: “Tributes to the greatest hockey player of all times and India’s greatest sportsman, Major Dhyanchand on #NationalSportsDay.”
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
While Harbhajan tweeted, “Tribute to the finest hockey player of all time, Dhyan Chand. #NationalSportsDay”.
Tribute to the finest hockey player of all time, Dhyan Chand. #NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/GoQvWEBa4k
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 29, 2017
