ICC Chairman Jay Shah Extends Special Wishes On National Sports Day
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The newly appointed ICC chairman Jay Shah in a recent post on Twitter shared his best wishes and thanked the athletes for their commendable contribution on the auspicious occasion of National Sports Day.
"On this National Sports Day, I warmly commend our athletes, coaches, and everyone who has devoted their life to sports. As we honor the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary, let's commit ourselves to making India a powerhouse on the global sporting stage, the newly elected ICC Chairman said in a post on X.
It is important to mention that, on Tuesday, Jay Shah was appointed as the elected unopposed as the next Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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Earlier he served as the BCCI secretary from 2019 and also played a vital role as the Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021. He will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024, after Greg Barclay, concludes his second term.
Now, as Jay Shah takes up the role of ICC chairman, it will be interesting to see how cricket flourishes in his tenure. Fans have great hope from him as it is expected that under his leadership and guidance cricket can further elevate at a global level.
Why And When Is National Sports Day Celebrated?
National Sports Day, celebrated on August 29 in India, is a significant occasion that honours the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest field hockey players in world history.
His extraordinary skills and contributions to Indian hockey led the nation to unbeaten gold-medal triumphs in the 1928, 1932, and 1936 Olympic Games. Over his illustrious career, which spanned from 1926 to 1948, Dhyan Chand played 185 matches for India and scored over 400 goals.
The celebration of National Sports Day, emphasises the importance of sports and physical activities in daily life.
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