National Sports Day is being celebrated across the country today, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend, Dhyan Chand. The government has approved the programme to spread Sports to every nook and corner of the country, by creating a nationwide awareness about the fruitful side of sports.1 to 2 kilometres walkathon/walking marathon and football tournaments have been organised in colleges and schools across the country.Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Onkar Kedia said that the sports culture needs to be built in the country. He added that from next year onwards, state governments, NGOs and academic institutions will be involved to create awareness about the National Sports Day.The International football governing body FIFA, which sees India as the next big stage for football, has also welcomed this programme.