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Invitation to Participate in NSD 2016
National Sports Day Celebrations 29 AUGUST 2016
Celebrate the Spirit of Sports. Play any Sport in your Institution or
Community. Share the photographs and videos on
www.facebook.com/nationalsportsday and get a Participation
Certificate from FICCI and Fitness365.
Amit Mantri +91-9811817375 Rahul Anand +91-9811296679
Pradyumna G: +91-9999014630 www.facebook.com/nationalsportsday [email protected], [email protected]
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Invitation to Participate in NSD 2016
Invitation to Participate in NSD 2016
Concept Note
29th August is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. It is the birthday of Major Dhyan
Chand who is one of the most respected legendary figures in Indian and world hockey. The
President of India gives away prestigious sports awards - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna
Award and Dronacharya Award on this day at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, India to sports
achievers and coaches across various sporting fields.
1000+ SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, CORPORATES, PSUs ARE
CELEBRATING THE MOMENTOUS NATIONAL SPORTS DAY ON 29 AUG 2016
Sports give us a sense of identity and national pride. To highlight the importance of this day
and to attract the mass attention, like last year, FICCI and Fitness365 are taking small steps to
create awareness about sports in the country by helping and organizing National Sports Day.
This celebration of National Sports Day is first of its kind initiative by any industry chamber.
On this momentous occasion of National Sports Day, a get together of important personalities
from Government, Sports fraternity and India Inc. would be organised at FICCI to show India’s
commitment to promote sports culture in the country. Here, FICCI and Fitness365 will be
honored to flag off the celebrations across India on 27 Aug, 2016
National Sports Day Celebrations on 29 Aug 2016 (Various locations across India)
FICCI and Fitness365 has planned similar activities in multiple cities/ places throughout India
at the same time on 29th Aug, 2016 with the support of All India Council for Physical Education
(AICPE).
The common thread binding the nationwide celebrations are message to the nation, an Oath
Ceremony by the gathering, back drop, and common press release across the different
institutions and organizations in India.
Register and Be Part of It
Sign up at: www.facebook.com/nationalsportsday
Upload your Videos/Photographs to: www.facebook.com/nationalsportsday and
Get NSD 2016 Certificate of Participation from FICCI, Fitness365 and AICPE
Sports give us a
sense of identity
and National
Pride. To highlight
the importance of
this day and to
attract mass
attention, FICCI
and Fitness365
have been taking
steps to create
awareness about
sports in the
country by helping
and organizing
National Sports
Day on 29th
August each year
since 2013.
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How to Participate
How to Participate 1. Depending upon the budget and availability of play fields the institution/
organization can arrange a mass participation sport like a small 1-2 Km walk or run
for employees, parents, teachers, elderly, school children and youngsters.
For more suggestions of activities, please download the document from National
Sports Day page (http://topsports.fitness365.me/nsd/)
2. The head of the institution/ organization (like Director or Principal in a school or
college or Chairman/Managing Director/CEO in a corporate) can deliver the
welcome address on importance of National Sports Day for the Nation and why
institution decided to be the part of this nationwide initiative.
3. The common thread binding the celebrations of National Sports Day will be
Hon’ble Minister of Sports “Message to the Nation” and “Oath”.
4. FICCI and Fitness365 will circulate the minister’s message which can be read out
to everyone and oath which can be translated in the local language can be taken
by everyone in the premises including but not limited to teachers, principals,
students, support staff, employees housekeeping staff, security, and others. This
will be in local language depending upon the profile and geographical location of
the organizing institution.
5. A Guest of Honor like a local MLA, Sportsperson of repute, trustee, alumni,
employee with significant achievements/ contribution in sports can be invited to
deliver an address to the students on importance of sports.
6. Next step could be recognizing and acknowledging and if budget permits
felicitating with garlands/ bouquet/ shawl etc. to talented sports persons who have
brought laurels to the school/ institution/organization and their parents and family
members for encouraging/ playing of sports. Also recognizing the contribution of
grounds men, PT teacher, Principals and other pro-sports teachers and employees
of the institution/ organization.
7. Head of the institution or any other important personality of the institution can
deliver a vote of thanks.
8. If budget permits, it can end with refreshments.
9. Videos/Photos must be uploaded to www.facebook.com/nationalsportsday
or e-mailed to [email protected] or [email protected]
10. Prizes for the top 5 Photographs or Videos – entry passes to Global Sports
Summit.
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NSD 2016 in your Organisation
NSD 2016 in your Organisation
Suggested Activities*
Activities can be changed as per institution infrastructure and budget
0800 hrs A 1-2 km Walkathon/ Run or Friendly Match or Fun-based Games (list
of suggested activities for different age groups and communities are
provided in a separate document)
1000 hrs Assemble at a Common Area in your Premise
1030 hrs Welcome Address by head of the organizing institution
1040 hrs Reading of Minister’s Message to the Nation which will be circulated
in advance by FICCI/Fitness365/AICPE
1045 hrs OATH for Active and Fitness Oriented Lifestyle
1045 hrs Address by Guest of honor
1100 hrs Recognition of Local Athletes, Coaches, P.E teacher and other
important contributor to Sports
1115hrs Felicitation of Sportspersons, or Ex-Student who have excelled in
Sports or Employees who have taken up Sports and Fitness seriously
1130 hrs Vote of Thanks
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NSD 2015, NSD 2014, NSD 2013 pictures
NSD 2015, NSD 2014, NSD 2013 pictures
700+ Schools, Colleges, Corporates participated last year
Figure 1:National Sports Day flagged off at FICCI Auditorium. National Fitness Program and All Women's Car Rally formally launched by Shri KP Singh Deo, Shri. Neeraj Kansal, Shri Sanjiv Paul, Shri Arbind Prasad, Shri Deepak Jolly and Smt. Manju Prakash Kalra
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NSD 2015, NSD 2014, NSD 2013 pictures
Figure 2: Shri Didar Singh, Shri Onkar Kedia, Shri Dilip Chenoy and Shri Rajpal Singh flagging off the National Sports Day Celebrations
Figure 3: Head of Institutions, Employees and Students Oath-taking for leading an Active and Fitness Oriented Lifestyle
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NSD 2015, NSD 2014, NSD 2013 pictures
Figure 4: Athletes passing Torch before the celebrations begin
Figure 5: Children performing Yogasanas on National Sports Day
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NSD 2015, NSD 2014, NSD 2013 pictures
Figure 6: Indian Sports like Kho Kho and Kabaddi were organised by many organisations to celebrate National Sports Day.
Figure 7: Local Athletes being felicitated by some Head of Institutions on National Sports Day
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NSD 2015, NSD 2014, NSD 2013 pictures
Figure 8: Dribblathon was organised for mass participation from all age groups to celebrate National Sports Day
Figure 9: Mini Marathons, Walks and Local Sports were organised in smaller towns for mass participation of people from all age groups
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NSD 2015, NSD 2014, NSD 2013 pictures
Figure 10:Students and School Teams playing India’s National Sports
Figure 11: Large Groups of Children enjoying Skating, Skipping and other Recreational Sports on National Sports Day
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Contact Information
Contact Information
Rajpal Singh
Director (Youth Affairs & Sports), FICCI
T: 011-23487561, 23487283
www.ficci.com
Sujit Panigrahi
Founder & CEO,
Fitness365
T: 0124-4063773
www.fitness365.me
Amit Mantri
Research Associate - Sports & Youth Affairs,
FICCI
M: +91- 9818817375
www.ficci.com
Rahul Anand
Relationship Head,
Fitness365
M: +91- 9811296679
www.fitness365.me
