"Today we pay homage to Major Dhyan Chand": PM Modi pays tribute to legendary hockey player on National Sports Day

New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): On the occasion of National Sports Day (Major Dhyan Chand's birthday), Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt tribute to the legendary hockey player on Thursday, as per a PIB release.

Dhyan Chand celebrated as 'The Wizard' represented the Indian hockey team from 1925 to 1949, scoring over 1500 goals in the 185 matches he played as a centre forward during his international