Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2024
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting accolade, was conferred on remarkable achievers who brought laurels to the nation at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
About Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award:
• Started in: 1991-1992 (as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award).
• Renamed in: 2021, to honor legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
• Aim: To recognize outstanding performances in sports at the international level, motivate athletes, and inspire future generations.
• Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
• Eligibility Criteria:
• Exceptional international performance over four years. Clean anti-doping record. Achievements in major competitions like the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships.
• Exceptional international performance over four years.
• Clean anti-doping record.
• Achievements in major competitions like the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships.
• Nomination and Selection Process:
• Nominating Authorities: National Sports Federations, Sports Authority of India (SAI), State Governments, and Indian Olympic Association. The Government can nominate up to two sportspersons if no nominations are received.
• National Sports Federations, Sports Authority of India (SAI), State Governments, and Indian Olympic Association.
• The Government can nominate up to two sportspersons if no nominations are received.
• Selection Committee: Includes government officials, Olympians, journalists, and experts. Points-based system considering medals in major events (Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian Games, etc.). Recommendations finalized by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• Includes government officials, Olympians, journalists, and experts.
• Points-based system considering medals in major events (Olympics, Commonwealth, Asian Games, etc.).
• Recommendations finalized by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• 2024 Winners of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award:
Recipient | Sport
Manu Bhaker | Shooting
D Gukesh | Chess
Harmanpreet Singh | Hockey
Praveen Kumar | Paralympic High Jump
Insta links:
• Detail of 2024 Awards