Hockey is India's official 'national game'
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The Government of India has not declared any sport as the national game. Hockey is greatly loved: India won eight Olympic gold medals in it.
Myth: Hockey has been officially declared India's national game.
Fact: The Government of India has not declared any sport as the national game. Hockey is greatly loved: India won eight Olympic gold medals in it.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has clarified that no game has been declared the national game. National Sports Day (29 August) honours hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
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