Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday congratulated the athletes who were named for the National Sports Awards for 2024. Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, World Chess champion Gukesh D, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and Paris Paralympics gold medallist Praveen Kumar were awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India Droupadi Murmu at a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17.
"This is not just an award, it is an honour for your tireless hard work and for giving the country a moment of pride. I extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all of you. May you continue to make the nation proud and keep making your invaluable contribution in taking the country forward in the field of sports," Mandaviya wrote on X congratulating the National Sports Awards 2024 winners.
