Dear Sir/Madam,

You are cordially invited to cover the National Sports Day – "Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein" celebrations to be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 29 August 2026.

The event will commence at 8:30 AM with a floral tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand by the Hon'ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. This will be followed by a series of friendly multi-sport activities featuring the Ministers' Team, Media Team, and SAI Team, including football, cricket, tug of war, and other sporting events. The celebrations will conclude with media interactions and high tea.

Kindly carry your PIB Card / Media Organisation Identity Card to facilitate entry.

Venue: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi

Reporting Time: 8:00 AM

Date: 29 August 2026

Yours sincerely,

Ayushman Kumar

CMC, Department of Sports

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

RSVP

Sovit Rathore – 9773826660

To:

All PIB Accredited Journalists / Camera Persons

Assignment Heads of all TV News Channels

Bureau Chiefs & Chief Photographers of all Newspapers & News Agencies

DG (News), Doordarshan

DG (News), All India Radio

Director, Photo Division (to release photographs)

PIB Social Media