Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.

  • Established – 1991-92.
  • Named After – Legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
  • Highest Sporting Honor – Conferred by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
  • Eligibility & Criteria –
    • Awarded for spectacular and outstanding performance in sports at the international level.
    • Recognizes achievements in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and other major tournaments.
  • Consideration period – 4 years preceding the award year.
  • Sportspersons penalized for doping violations are not eligible.
  • Award Benefits –
    • Cash Prize – ₹25,00,000 (tax-free).
    • Medal & Certificate of Honor.
    • Recognition at National Sports Awards Ceremony.

Source: PIB


Previous Year Question

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:
Award Name                                                             Purpose
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award       –         For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by  sportsperson over the last four years.
Arjuna Award                                                –            For lifetime achievement by a sportsperson.
Dronacharya Award                                     –            To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar               –        To recognize the contribution made by sports persons even after their retirement.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2023 Prelims]

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) All four

Answer: (b)


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