NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and multiple-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, world chess champion D Gukesh, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar have been announced as the recepients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award -- the country's highest sporting honour.
Bhaker made history as independent India's first athlete to secure two medals in a single Olympic edition. She clinched bronze in the 10m air pistol individual event and the 10m air pistol mixed team event in Paris Games, held in August.
