Jharkhand Schools Celebrate National Sports Day with Campus Games

Across Jharkhand, schools, colleges and other educational institutions marked National Sports Day on August 29 by hosting a variety of athletic events. Students participated in traditional games, track and field competitions, and team sports aimed at encouraging physical fitness and teamwork. The celebrations also featured cultural performances that highlighted the importance of sports in holistic education. Organisers emphasized the legacy of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, whose birthday is commemorated through the day, and called for sustained investment in sports infrastructure at the grassroots level. The statewide observance reflects growing emphasis on sports as a key component of student development in Jharkhand.