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    Gukesh, Manu, Harmanpreet, Praveen picked for Khel Ratna Award
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    Gukesh, Manu, Harmanpreet, Praveen Picked For Khel Ratna Award

    By IANS News January 02, 2025 • 15:20 PM View: 990
    Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) are to be conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 by President of India Droupadi Murmu at a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on Thursday.

    Gukesh recently became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion after outclassing China's Ding Liren in the title battle in Singapore.

    Manu became the first Indian athlete to win twin medals in a single edition of the Games in Paris, following a double bronze in the 10 m air pistol and 10 m air pistol mixed team event.

    TAGS Khel Ratna Award World Chess Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker Harmanpreet Singh Praveen Kumar Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna India Droupadi Murmu Rashtrapati Bhavan Youth Affairs World Chess Champion Ding Liren Khel Ratna
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