Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

  • Gukesh D (chess), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey), Manu Bhaker (shooting) and Praveen Kumar (Paralympic high jumper) received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
  • The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award is given to a sportsperson who has achieved the most notable and extraordinary achievement in sports during the previous four years.
  • Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion after defeating China's Ding Liren in the title clash in Singapore.
  • Manu became the first Indian sportsperson to win two medals at the same Games in Paris after winning a double bronze in the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team events.
  • In men's hockey, Harmanpreet led India to its second consecutive Olympic bronze medal.
  • At the Paralympics, Praveen won a gold medal in the high jump T64. He is from Uttar Pradesh.

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