Khel ratna awardee

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: After being bestowed with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu, Indian pistol ace Manu Bhaker said ‘the biggest honour is that I’ll always be known as a Khel Ratna Awardee’. Manu became the first Indian athlete to win twin medals in a single edition of the summer Olympic Games in Paris, following a double bronze in the 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event.

“Khel Ratna is a big honour, the biggest honour is that I’ll forever be known as a Khel Ratna Awardee. Awards and honours like these will forever motivate me to strive and win more medals for the country,” Manu told IANS.

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest sporting honour.