National Sports Day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the wizard of Indian hockey. In observance of this day, the programs "Ek Ghanta Maidan Mein" (One Hour on the Field) and "Sundays on Cycle" were organized by the Pune Rural Police unit between August 28, 2026, and August 30, 2026. These events were conducted under the chairmanship of Mr. Sandeep Singh Gill (IPS), Superintendent of Police (Pune Rural), and in the presence of Mr. Avinash Shilimkar, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), and Mr. Ravindra Koli, Reserve Police Inspector. Aligned with the initiatives launched by the Ministry of Sports, Government of India, and aimed at maintaining the physical fitness of police officers and personnel, activities such as stretching, walking, running, and physical exercises were conducted at the Parade Ground, Pashan Road (Pune Rural), on August 28, 2026, between 07:00 AM and 08:00 AM. Additionally, 100-meter and 400-meter running events were organized.