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The Major Dhyan Chand Award, officially known as Major Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games, is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of the Republic of India. The award is named after hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand (1905–79), a legendary Indian field hockey player who scored more than 1000 international goals ...
Feb 15, 2024 · The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award) is a prestigious award and the highest sporting honour in India, that is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
The Khel Ratna Award (Hindi pronunciation: [kʰeːl rət̪nə]), officially known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (transl. Major Dhyan Chand Sport Jewel Award), is the highest sporting honour of India. It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
The 20th National Award, 2012, the Gem of India, awarded by the Union Minister of India, was given to Dhyan Chand. The award was received by Dhyan Chand's son, Ashok Dhyan Chand (a hockey Olympian in his own right), on behalf of his deceased father.
Nov 14, 2022 · Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022 will be given to Sharath Kamal Achanta. 25 Sports persons will receive Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2022. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2022 today.
Dec 20, 2023 · ‘Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime achievement in Sports and Games’ is given to honour sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and who continue to contribute to promotion of sports event after their retirement.
Aug 6, 2021 · NEW DELHI: The Khel Ratna Award will now be known as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. The Khel Ratna award is the highest sporting honour in the nation. It was officially known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games.
Nov 2, 2021 · Major Dhyan Chand KhelRatna Award 2021 will be given to 12 Sports persons. 35 Sports persons will receive Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2021. Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021 today.
Sajjan Singh (Wrestling) was selected for Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime achievement along with former world and Asian champion boxer Lekha K.C, Abhijeet Kunte (Chess), Davinder Singh Garcha...
The Dhyan Chand Award, officially known as Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games, is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of the Republic of India. The award is named after Dhyan Chand (1905-79), an Indian field hockey player who scored more than 1000 goals during his career spanned over 20 years from 1926-48.
