Dhyan Chand, the legendary Indian field hockey player, received several recognitions and awards throughout his career and posthumously.

• 1956: Padma Bhushan - India's third highest civilian honour. Source
• Posthumously: His birthday, August 29, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India. Sports awards are presented by the President of India on this day. Source
• The Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games is named in his honor and is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Source