Tokyo Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and silver medalist wrestler Ravi Dahiya have been on Wednesday chosen for the distinguished Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, together with 9 different athletes.
Olympic bronze-winning boxer Lovlina Borgohain, footballer Sunil Chhetri, cricketer Mithali Raj, hockey participant PR Sreejesh have been additionally chosen for the award. Paralympic shooter Avani Lekhara was among the many 5 para-athletes who have been nominated for the Khel Ratna award.
Meanwhile, India batsman Shikhar Dhawan was amongst 35 athletes who have been nominated for the Arjuna Award.
Here is an inventory of 11 Indian athletes who’ve been beneficial for the Khel Ratna Award:
— Neeraj Chopra (Athletics)
– Ravi Dahiya (Wrestling)
— PR Sreejesh (Hockey)
– Lovlina Borgohain (boxing)
— Sunil Chhetri (Football)
— Mithali Raj (Cricket)
— Pramod Bhagat (Badminton)
– Sumit Antil (spear)
– Avni Lekhara (Shooting)
— Krishna Nagar (Badminton)
— M Narwal (Shooting)
Earlier often known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi not too long ago renamed India’s highest sporting honor after legendary hockey participant Major Dhyan Chand following India’s document efficiency in hockey on the Tokyo Olympics.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
