Uttar Pradesh introduced a first-of-its-kind museum dedicated to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand in Jhansi where the hockey wizard was brought up. The museum was inaugurated on Tuesday. On the occasion, state chief minister said that the great hockey wizard, who won three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936, was not only an excellent player, but also had immense respect for the country. He said that the unveiling reminds of Bundelkhand as the land of valiant individuals.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated the country’s highest sports award to Major Dhyan Chand. The Uttar Pradesh government is establishing the state’s first sports university in Meerut in his name,” he added.

The CM said that for the first time in the state, the government has established an Eklavya Sports Fund. The government is also giving fellowship to 125 national and international players for 2023-24 for which Rs.32, 35,000 thousand has been transferred to their accounts.

The unique digital museum, built at a cost of Rs.22.31 crore at Rani Laxmi Bai Park, has several attractions. “The Dhyan Chand Museum will engage, educate and entertain through exhibits, immersive and interactive stories. It will help build a deep emotional connect with Dhyan Chand, his game and his contribution to sports,” said Pulkit Garg, municipal commissioner.