National Sports Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of great Dhyan Chand Singh, who is regarded as the greatest field hockey player of all-time, helping India achieve the mammoth feat, winning 3 Olympic gold medals and helping India establish its name in the world of sports.

Thus on the special occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Wizard and extended his congratulation to all athletes and sports lovers.

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

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2017

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

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2017

Sports is about physical fitness, mental alertness and personality enhancement. https://t.co/XaYoP07FQZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2017

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

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

Modi also launched the National Sports Talent Search portal which would provide essential direction and support to youngsters in their pursuit sports aspirations.  

Apart from the Prime Minister, the social media was filled with positive and celebratory messages from various politicians and athletes.

Paid tribute to legend #MajorDhyanChand on his birth anniversary today. His achievements & victory tales continue to inspire sportspersons. pic.twitter.com/cjbR9WGKGP

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) August 29, 2017

We must all dedicate this #NationalSportsDay to the sportswomen of our country for making us proud in their respective fields. #LoveSports pic.twitter.com/owW5CSX6gm

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 29, 2017

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

Tributes to the legendary Major Dhyan Chand on #NationalSportsDay. Sports develop character, a never-say-die attitude & spirit of teamwork. pic.twitter.com/jR3AruL8fs

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 29, 2017

Warm greetings to sportspersons, coaches & support staff on #NationalSportsDay who display amazing passion,competitiveness & love for sport.

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 29, 2017