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    Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen receive Khel Ratna as President Murmu honours sports icons at Ras
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    Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen Receive Khel Ratna As President Murmu Honours Sports Icons At Rashtrapati Bhawan

    By IANS News January 17, 2025 • 12:52 PM View: 594
    Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu in a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

    National Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over the period of the previous four years.

    Gukesh became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion after outclassing China's Ding Liren in the title battle in Singapore. While Manu became the first Indian athlete to win twin medals in a single edition of the Games in Paris, following a double bronze in the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event.

    TAGS Khel Ratna President Murmu Rashtrapati Bhawan World Chess Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker Harmanpreet Singh Praveen Kumar Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna President Droupadi Murmu Rashtrapati Bhavan National Sports Awards Major Dhyan
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