Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards

Indian Men’s Hockey team set for FIH Pro League 2024-25 challenge

The Indian men’s hockey team, ranked fifth in the world, is gearing up to begin their FIH Pro League 2024-25 campaign at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Led by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardee Harmanpreet Singh, India will face World No. 7 Spain on February 15 and 16, followed by tough encounters with World No. 4 Germany on February 18 and 19. India’s home advantage provides a great opportunity to build on their recent momentum. The team will also clash with Ireland on Fe...

January 17, 2025 3:40 PM

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen receive Khel Ratna as President Murmu honours sports icons at Rashtrapati Bhavan

World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu in a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding p...