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Sports Ministry Reacts To Khel Ratna Row Involving Manu Bhaker: "No List..."

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker 's name has not been excluded from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award list and the final names for the National Sports Awards have not been finalised yet, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) sources said on Tuesday. "There is no list finalised for National Sport's Awards yet so there is no point of exclusion of name of any player," an MYAS source said. Earlier in the day, Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan Bhaker expressed his disappointment that her daughter was not shortlisted for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

"Not A Job Where She Should Apply": Manu Bhaker's Father On Olympic Medallist's Khel Ratna Snub

Manu Bhaker scripted history at the Paris Olympics 2024 as she became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal for India. Following her bronze medal win in the women's individual 10m air pistol event, she cemented her place in history by claiming a second bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event with Sarabjot Singh. However, controversy ensued when she was not considered for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While she took to social media to say that there were some 'lapses' on her part while filing the nomination, her father - Ram Kishan Bhaker - believes that there should not be an application process for these awards as it is an honour being bestowed by the government.

"Lapse On My Part": Manu Bhaker's Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy

Manu Bhaker, double Olympic medallist , is in news after reports claimed the champion shooter's name was missing from the list of nominated athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The Khel Ratna is awarded to athletes with exceptional performances. With Manu's name missing, despite being the first Indian athlete since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, the Sports Ministry came under scrutiny. However, Manu Bhaker has now said that there might have been a lapse on her part and that 'it is being corrected.'

Amid Backlash, Centre Set For Dramatic U-Turn On Manu Bhaker Award: Report

The absence of Manu Bhaker's name from the 30-athlete shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards has triggered a big controversy. Manu, who was the most successful athlete from the Paris Olympics this year, winning two bronze medals in shooting, was reportedly snubbed despite submitting her application in time. Manu's father has since gone on to slam the sports ministry and other authorities for the unforgivable mistake. The shooter, too, is heartbroken to miss the shortlist despite giving her all in Paris.

Conspiracy Behind Manu Bhaker's Khel Ratna Snub? Shooters Father Says "Orders Being Followed"

Snubbed by the Sports Ministry for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country's biggest sports award, despite making history by winning two bronze medals in the Paris Olympic Games, ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker has left the decision to the people of the country to make the final call on whether she deserves the award or not. Controversy erupted after the committee to decide the national sports awards did not recommend her name and instead put forth the names of Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh for the Khel Ratna Award, Manu's father Ram Kishan, exclusively told Telecom Asia Sport that she knows that she deserves the award but has left it for the country to decide

Manu Bhaker's Father Breaks Silence After Olympic Medallist Gets Overlooked For Prestigious Khel Ratna Award

The name of Manu Bhaker, the first Indian since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, is missing from the list of sportspersons nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year. The Khel Ratna is the highest award conferred on sportspersons by the Government of India. This unexpected snub comes despite Bhaker scripting history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal by clinching bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. She followed this up with another bronze in the mixed 10m air pistol team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.

"Some Orders Being Followed": Manu Bhaker's Father Hints At Khel Ratna Snub 'Conspiracy'

Snubbed by the Sports Ministry for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country's biggest sports award, despite making history by winning two bronze medals in the Paris Olympic Games, ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker has left the decision to the people of the country to make the final call on whether she deserves the award or not. Controversy erupted after the committee to decide the national sports awards did not recommend her name and instead put forth the names of Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh for the Khel Ratna Award, Manu's father Ram Kishan, exclusively told Telecom Asia Sport that she knows that she deserves the award but has left it for the country to decide

Manu Bhaker's Father Breaks Silence After Olympic Medallist Gets Overlooked For Prestigious Khel Ratna Award

The name of Manu Bhaker, the first Indian since independence to win two Olympic medals in a single edition of the Games, is missing from the list of sportspersons nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year. The Khel Ratna is the highest award conferred on sportspersons by the Government of India. This unexpected snub comes despite Bhaker scripting history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Indian female shooter to win an Olympic medal by clinching bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. She followed this up with another bronze in the mixed 10m air pistol team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.

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Sports Ministry Reacts To Khel Ratna Row Involving Manu Bhaker: "No List..."

"Not A Job Where She Should Apply": Manu Bhaker's Father On Olympic Medallist's Khel Ratna Snub

"Lapse On My Part": Manu Bhaker's Big Reaction After Khel Ratna Snub Controversy

Amid Backlash, Centre Set For Dramatic U-Turn On Manu Bhaker Award: Report

Conspiracy Behind Manu Bhaker's Khel Ratna Snub? Shooters Father Says "Orders Being Followed"

Manu Bhaker's Father Breaks Silence After Olympic Medallist Gets Overlooked For Prestigious Khel Ratna Award

"Some Orders Being Followed": Manu Bhaker's Father Hints At Khel Ratna Snub 'Conspiracy'

Manu Bhaker's Father Breaks Silence After Olympic Medallist Gets Overlooked For Prestigious Khel Ratna Award