‘Confer Bharat Ratna upon Major Dhyan Chand’
   Date :04-Sep-2020

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Amravati Bureau :
 
AMRAVATI,
 
AMRAVATI Peace Forum sent a memorandum to President of India and also submitted a copy to administration demanding to honour Major Dhyan Chand with Bharat Ratna award. In the memorandum, the Peace Forum said that Major Dhyan Chand scripted his name in golden letters in the history of Indian hockey. He led the Indian hockey team and was also the member of gold medal winning Indian hockey team at 1928 Olympic, 1932 and 1936.
 
He scored 1,000 goals in his career. Considering his contribution, the Government of India had earlier honoured him with prestigious ‘Padma Bhushan’ award. National Sports Day is celebrated on his birthday on August 29. Irfan Athar Ali, Vice-President, S Mirawale, Mohan Gangan and other members were present.