New Delhi: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh are among four athletes to receive the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, according to a Sports Ministry press release.
In addition to Bhaker and Gukesh, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold-winner Praveen Kumar have also been finalised for India’s highest sporting honour.
While four athletes/para-athletes have been recommended for the Khel Ratna Award a total of 32 athletes/para-athletes have been nominated for the Arjuna Award.
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Khel Ratna Award: In addition to Manu Bhaker and D Gukesh, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold-winner Praveen Kumar will also receive for India’s highest sporting honour. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
