Check the list of awardees for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards here

India's highest sporting honour will be bestowed upon four extraordinary athletes: Gukesh D (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics), and Manu Bhaker (Shooting).

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Updated:2nd Jan, 2025 at 7:56 PM

CHENNAI: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday announced the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2024, with the spotlight firmly on the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

This year, India's highest sporting honour will be bestowed upon four extraordinary athletes: Gukesh D (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics), and Manu Bhaker (Shooting).

Gukesh

Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

Chess

Thulasimathi Murugesan

Arjuna Awards

Para-Badminton

Check the list of awardees for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards here

India's highest sporting honour will be bestowed upon four extraordinary athletes: Gukesh D (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics), and Manu Bhaker (Shooting).

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