Press Release No : 601 Date: 29.08.2026 Social Media Post of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru S. Joseph Vijay Extending Greetings on National Sports Day On this day celebrating the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand as National Sports Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all sportspersons, athletes, and sports enthusiasts! Sports is not merely a vehicle to win medals; it serves as a profound medium to inculcate discipline, perseverance, self-confidence, leadership, and team spirit. Physical fitness is vital for a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. Youth must make sports and physical exercise an integral part of their daily routine. I extend my warmest wishes to Tamil Nadu athletes representing our nation in international and national arenas to excel, amass victories, and fly India's tricolor high! Let us Grow in Sports! Let us Shine in Victory! *************** Issued By: - DIPR, Secretariat, Chennai – 9