National Sports Awards 2024: Manu, Gukesh Receive Khel Ratna from President Murmu

Jan 17, 2025 Komal Das

Manu Bhaker, D. Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna from President Murmu at the National Sports Awards

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Manu made history as India's first athlete to win two Olympic bronze medals in the 10m air pistol events last year

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Harmanpreet won bronze with the Indian hockey team at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, while Praveen upgraded his Tokyo silver to gold in Paris

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Gukesh became the youngest World chess champion in December 2024 and helped India win gold in the Chess Olympiad men’s team event

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Thirty-two athletes, including 17 para-athletes, received the Arjuna Award, with Paris bronze medallists and hockey players among the honorees

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India's para-athletes won 29 medals at the Paralympics, including seven gold. Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medallist, received the Arjuna Award (Lifetime Achievement)

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The Khel Ratna includes a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh, while the Arjuna and Dronacharya awards offer Rs 15 lakh

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The honors were based on a points system, with the highest weightage given to Olympic and World Championship performances

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