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Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients

Jan 02, 2025 02:50 PM IST

Manu Bhaker and D Gukesh are among the four recipients of the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

India’s twin-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh have been named among the four recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, as confirmed by the sports ministry, according to PTI on Thursday. The announcement comes after a week of controversy, when it was revealed that Bhaker’s nomination may have initially been overlooked.

Paris Games double medallist Manu Bhaker. (EPA-EFE)(HT_PRINT)
Paris Games double medallist Manu Bhaker. (EPA-EFE)(HT_PRINT)

The shooter later acknowledged a possible ‘lapse’ on her part while submitting the nomination.

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