Haryana-ONGC hockey match marks National Sports Day

Sunit Dhawan

Tribune News Service

A state-level function to mark the National Sports Day on the 105th birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand was organised here today. A hockey match between Haryana and ONGC played on the occasion ended in a draw, with both teams scoring a goal each. Chief Parliamentary Secretary Dharambir Singh was the chief guest, while Haryana ADGP-cum-president of the Haryana Olympic Association, PV Rathi, presided. Dharambir and Rathi paid floral tributes to Major Dhyan Chand and recalled his great contribution to the Indian hockey. The late Major Dhyan Chand had led the Indian Hockey team which won gold medals thrice in the Olympics.