National Sports Day was celebrated across Telangana on Saturday (August 29), with sporting and related activities organised at all 33 district headquarters and major sports venues in Hyderabad to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

The celebrations were organised under the aegis of the Sports Authority of Telangana at venues, including the Gachibowli Stadium, LB Stadium, KVB Indoor Stadium, Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Cycling Velodrome and Gymkhana Grounds.

At the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium, Sports and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari paid floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand at his statue. Sports Authority of Telangana (SAYG) chairman K. Shiva Sena Reddy, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director A. Sonibala Devi, athletes, coaches and others participated in the programme.

On the occasion, noted sports persons Nandini Agasara, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly have been felicitated in recognition of their achievements and contributions to sports.

Later, the Minister inaugurated the final match of the Major Dhyan Chand Memorial Khelo Telangana Hockey League at the Gachibowli Hockey Stadium.

As part of the National Sports Day celebrations, a special edition of the Sundays on Cycling programme will be organised on Sunday at all 33 district headquarters and at various Sports Authority of Telangana venues in Hyderabad.