Physical Education
Major Dhyan Chand and National Sports Day
मेजर ध्यानचंद और राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस
This Class 11 Physical Education topic introduces students to Major Dhyan Chand, one of India’s most celebrated hockey players, and the significance of National Sports Day, observed on his birth anniversary on 29 August. It explains his contribution to Indian hockey, the values of discipline, teamwork and sporting excellence associated with his legacy, and how sports awards and personalities are recognised in India. Students connect his achievements with the wider role of sports in national identity and active living.