What happened
National Sports Day is observed on 29 August in honour of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. In 2025, the celebrations were organised from 29 to 31 August as a three-day nationwide sports and fitness movement led by the Fit India Mission. The theme was "Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main", encouraging people to dedicate at least 60 minutes each day to physical activity. The campaign aimed to promote regular participation in sports and fitness across schools, communities, districts and states. For competitive exams, remember the date, the three-day celebration period, the Fit India Mission connection and the official 2025 theme.
National Sports Day 2025 celebrations were planned as a three-day nationwide sports and fitness movement. The theme highlighted dedicating at least one hour to physical activity.