Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

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May 02, 2025

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

Olympians Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for their remarkable achievements in badminton.

  • Key Achievements of Duo:
    • World No. 1 in Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings in 2023.
    • Asian Games Gold Medal in Hangzhou.

About Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

  • Genesis:
    • Highest sporting honor in India, named after Major Dhyan Chand, a legendary hockey player.
    • Awarded annually to athletes for exceptional achievements in sports.
  • Objective:
    • To recognize athletes for their spectacular and most outstanding performance in international sports competitions preceding 4 years.
  • Eligibility:
    • Athletes who have made exceptional contributions in sports, particularly through sustained success in international events.
  • Award Details:
    • ₹25 lakh cash prize, Medal, and Certificate of Honour.
  • Number of Awards:
    • Typically, one award per year.

Other Key Sports Awards by the Government of India

Sports Award Objective Details
Arjuna Award Recognize outstanding performance in sports and athletics. Given annually to athletes who have shown exceptional achievements in international sports competitions.
Dronacharya Award For excellence in coaching and producing high-performing athletes. Awarded annually to coaches who have made outstanding contributions in the field of sports and who have produced distinguished athletes.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar To recognize and reward corporate entities, sports organizations, and individuals contributing to the promotion of sports. Awarded annually to entities that have made significant contributions towards the development of sports and athletes in India.
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award Recognizing excellence in the field of adventure sports. Given annually to individuals or organizations who have made outstanding contributions in adventure sports, including mountaineering, exploration, and other fields.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy Recognizes the best university in India for sports and physical education. Awarded annually to the best performing university in India in terms of sports and physical education achievements.

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