Manu Bhaker and D Gukesh Wins Khel Ratna: In a proud moment for Indian sports, shooter Manu Bhaker, chess prodigy D. Gukesh, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, and Paralympic high jumper Praveen Kumar received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna at the National Sports Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu, celebrating the incredible achievements of these athletes.
Manu Bhaker and D Gukesh Wins Khel Ratna
Manu Bhaker, at just 22, created history by becoming the first Indian to win two Olympic medals in a single edition. She secured bronze in both the 10m air pistol individual and mixed team events at the Tokyo Olympics. Her exceptional performance earned her a standing ovation at the ceremony.
Teenage chess sensation D. Gukesh, who recently became the youngest chess world champion by defeating China’s Ding Liren, also received thunderous applause. At just 18 years old, Gukesh joined the legendary Viswanathan Anand as the second Indian to hold the world champion title in chess.
Harmanpreet Singh, the men’s hockey captain, played pivotal roles in India’s bronze medal wins at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. His leadership on the field has been a major factor in India’s resurgence in hockey.
Paralympic champion Praveen Kumar, who was born with a short left leg, achieved a remarkable milestone by upgrading his Tokyo silver to a gold medal in the high jump event at the Paris Paralympics. His determination and grit have inspired many.
Arjuna Awards Honor 32 Athletes
This year, 32 athletes received the Arjuna Award, including 17 para-athletes—a record number. These awards highlight India’s impressive performance at the Paris Paralympics, where the nation secured 29 medals, including seven golds and nine silvers.
Notable Arjuna awardees include wrestlers Aman Sehrawat, who won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, and shooters Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh. Members of the men’s hockey team, such as Jarmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay, and Abhishek, were also honored for their contributions.
The awards recognize performances in key international events like the Olympics and World Championships, using a transparent points-based system to ensure deserving athletes are celebrated.
India’s sporting achievements continue to inspire and uplift the nation, with young talents like Manu Bhaker and D. Gukesh proving that the future of Indian sports is brighter than ever.
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