Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Among Four Athletes To Get Khel Ratna Award

Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh are among four athletes finalised for Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award by the Sports Ministry on Thursday. Men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medal winner Praveen Kumar will also get the prestigious award.

The Khel Ratna is the highest sporting honour for sportspersons in India. The sports ministry also named 32 athletes, including 17 para-athletes, for Arjuna awards.