<p>Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, wrestler Ravi Kumar, para shooter Avani Lekhara, Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri and India women`s cricket stalwart Mithali Raj were among the 12 athletes who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Saturday.</p>

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<p>The President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday conferred National Sports Awards to the athletes.Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing), Sreejesh P.R (Hockey), Sumit Antil (Para Athletics), Pramod Bhagat (Para Badminton), Manish Narwal (Para Shooting), and Manpreet Singh (Hockey) are other athletes who were confered with the prestiguous award.Krishna Nagar (Para Badminton) was also slated to receive the Khel Ratna Award but had to miss the event after the sudden demise of his mother.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shikhar-dhawan-bhavina-patel-suhas-yathiraj-among-35-athletes-conferred-with-arjuna-award-429032">Shikhar Dhawan, Bhavina Patel, Suhas Yathiraj among 35 athletes conferred with Arjuna Award</a></strong></p>

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<p>All men`s Hockey India team who won the historic bronze medal in Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been awarded Arjun Award with the exceptions of PR Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh -- both awarded the Khel Ratna Award.</p>

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<p>Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of the previous four years.</p>

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<p>The specially organised award function is being held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports.&nbsp;</p>


Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, wrestler Ravi Kumar, para shooter Avani Lekhara, Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri and India women`s cricket stalwart Mithali Raj were among the 12 athletes who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Saturday.

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, wrestler Ravi Kumar, para shooter Avani Lekhara, Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri and India women`s cricket stalwart Mithali Raj were among the 12 athletes who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Saturday. Olympian Neeraj Chopra receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/eacGZNOB34 — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2021 × The President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday conferred National Sports Awards to the athletes.Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing), Sreejesh P.R (Hockey), Sumit Antil (Para Athletics), Pramod Bhagat (Para Badminton), Manish Narwal (Para Shooting), and Manpreet Singh (Hockey) are other athletes who were confered with the prestiguous award.Krishna Nagar (Para Badminton) was also slated to receive the Khel Ratna Award but had to miss the event after the sudden demise of his mother. ALSO READ: Shikhar Dhawan, Bhavina Patel, Suhas Yathiraj among 35 athletes conferred with Arjuna Award President Ram Nath Kovind confers Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021 on Pramod Bhagat (para-badminton), Mithali Raj (cricket), Sunil Chhetri (football), and Manpreet Singh (hockey) in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/VvabvEtep9 — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2021 × All men`s Hockey India team who won the historic bronze medal in Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been awarded Arjun Award with the exceptions of PR Sreejesh and Manpreet Singh -- both awarded the Khel Ratna Award. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, hockey player Sreejesh PR, para shooter Avani Lekhara and para-athlete Sumit Antil receive Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/zStSOrMqGe — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2021 × Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of the previous four years. #WATCH | Wrestler Ravi Kumar receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/INCMBNrIDr — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2021 × The specially organised award function is being held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports.

Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, Sunil Chhetri, PR Sreejesh among 12 athletes conferred with Khel Ratna Award

<p>Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday expressed happiness over the launch of Fit India Movement on the 114th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player of India.</p>

<p>While addressing a gathering at Indira Gandhi International Stadium in New Delhi, Rijiju said, "I am happy that we are launching Fit India Movement on the birth anniversary of Major Dyan Chand. We will make efforts to take this programme to new heights. Every Indian should be mentally and physically fit in order to take the country forward."</p>

<p>"This is the first time a fitness movement is being launched with the participation of all the people, I want to thank all the people for this," he said in his concluding remark.</p>

<p>The Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister also informed that President Ram Nath Kovind will confer the National Sports Awards, National Adventure Awards, Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna, Dronacharya Award and Dhyan Chand Award in the evening today to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Indian athlete.</p>

<p>Notably, each year, National Sports Day is observed on the birth anniversary of Major Dyan Chand. Across the country, several fitness programmes are conducted to spread awareness about the importance of sports and games in the lives of every individual.</p>


Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday expressed happiness over the launch of Fit India Movement on the 114th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player of India.

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday expressed happiness over the launch of Fit India Movement on the 114th birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player of India. While addressing a gathering at Indira Gandhi International Stadium in New Delhi, Rijiju said, "I am happy that we are launching Fit India Movement on the birth anniversary of Major Dyan Chand. We will make efforts to take this programme to new heights. Every Indian should be mentally and physically fit in order to take the country forward." "This is the first time a fitness movement is being launched with the participation of all the people, I want to thank all the people for this," he said in his concluding remark. The Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister also informed that President Ram Nath Kovind will confer the National Sports Awards, National Adventure Awards, Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna, Dronacharya Award and Dhyan Chand Award in the evening today to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Indian athlete. Notably, each year, National Sports Day is observed on the birth anniversary of Major Dyan Chand. Across the country, several fitness programmes are conducted to spread awareness about the importance of sports and games in the lives of every individual.

Sports minister Rijiju expresses happiness over Fit India Movement's launch on Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary

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Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, Sunil Chhetri, PR Sreejesh among 12 athletes conferred with Khel Ratna Award

Sports minister Rijiju expresses happiness over Fit India Movement's launch on Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary