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.