The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna sporting awards list for the year has the world chess champion, D. Gukesh, as well as the double Olympic bronze medallist, Manu Bhaker, besides the hockey captain ...

Government's decision to include chess champion D Gukesh for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2024 despite it falling outside the traditional assessment cycle has surprised many.

Harmanpreet Singh's journey from 2023 World Cup disappointment to becoming one of world's top drag-flickers and a Khel Ratna awardee is remarkable. Overcoming setbacks with strong family and team ...

Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh were among four winners of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award announced by the Sports ...

The Sports Ministry announced on Thursday, January 2, that four athletes will receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on January 17, including world chess champion D Gukesh and double ...

D Gukesh's inclusion in the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees for 2024 has raised questions due to his achievement falling outside the awards cycle. Despite not self-applying or being ...

The Khel Ratna is India's highest sporting honor. The sports ministry also announced Arjuna Awards for 32 athletes, including 17 para-athletes. Bhaker's inclusion in the recommended list assures ...

Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh were among the four athletes awarded the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2024, announced by the Sports ...

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Chess world champion D Gukesh on Thursday (January 2, 2025) promised his "best moves on 64 square and outside" in future as well after being chosen for the prestigious 'Khel Ratna' award by the ...

(Image: Reuters/X) The Sports Ministry has announced this year’s recipients of the prestigious Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, with Olympic-medalist Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh ...