Dynamite News D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh & Praveen Kumar receive Khel Ratna Award
Shooter Manu Bhaker became the first athlete in independent India to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: World Chess Champion D Gukesh, shooter Manu Bhaker, men's hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar were presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Sports Awards in a regal ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
Bhaker first athlete to win two medals in single Olympic
Shooter Bhaker became the first athlete in independent India to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics with her bronze-winning show in the 10m air pistol individual and 10m air pistol mixed team events in Paris Olympics last.
D Gukesh becomes youngest world champion
Gukesh brought in laurels for the country by becoming the Youngest World Champion last year.
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He made history in December by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match in Singapore. The championship, tied at 6.5-6.5 heading into the final game, saw a stellar performance from Gukesh, who secured a 7.5-6.5 victory, becoming the youngest world champion ever at 18.
He also became India's second world chess champion after Viswanathan Anand.
Harmanpreet Singh-led India won bronze in Paris Olympics
Harmanpreet Singh had been part of the Tokyo Olympics where India had won the Hockey bronze. He has also been nominated for FIH Player of the Year. Under his leadership, the India team won a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics
Arjuna Awards
Besides, hockey players Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh and women's hockey team captain Salima Tete have also been honoured with the Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Paris Olympics.
Chess grandmaster Vantika Agrawal and athlete Jyothi Yarraji have also been conferred with the Arjuna Awards.
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Para athletes honoured
Para athletes Preeti Pal, Jeevanji Deepthi, Ajeet Singh, Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, Dharambir, Pranav Soorma, Hokato Sema, Simran, and Navdeep will also receive the prestigious Award.
Olympic medallists Swapnil Suresh Kusale and Sarabjot Singh and Para-Olympic shooters Mona Agarwal and Rubina Francis have also been awarded with Arjuna Awards. (With Agency Inputs)