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Sports Minister Mandaviya Presents Khel Ratna Award To Satwik-Chirag In New Delhi

By IANS News May 01, 2025 • 16:58 PM View: 443

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to the star Indian badminton men's doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

The duo was conferred with the prestigious honour last year but could not attend the National Sports Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan due to the Malaysia Open Super 1000.

"Felicitated and presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023 to our badminton champions, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, in New Delhi today.

TAGS Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Chirag Shetty SAI Media Youth Affairs National Sports Awards Rashtrapati Bhawan Malaysia Open Super Asian Games

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