Day 37
Sports & AwardsSkim2024-12-31
National Sports Awards 2024 Finalized
What Happened
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2024. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna was awarded to Gukesh D (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics), and Manu Bhaker (Shooting). Additionally, 34 athletes were selected for the Arjuna Award.
Why It Matters
The awards recognize peak sporting excellence and reflect India's growing multi-sport dominance on the global stage, especially following the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic success.
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