Dhyan Chand Award
Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games, given by the Government of India.[1] The award is named after the legendary Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand. The award was initiated in 2002.[1] The award carries a cash prize of INR 5 lakh (500,000 rupees), a statuette,ceremonial dress and a scroll of honour.
In August 2011, 3 individuals were award the Dhyan Chand: Shabbir Ali (Football), Sushil Kohli (Swimming), and Rajkumar (Wrestling).[2]
Complete list of awardees [edit]
Abhishek Panchal,Lakshmikant
References [edit]
- ^ a b Dhyan Chand Award pare from the website of India's Minister for Youth & Sport; retrieved 2011-08-23.
- ^ Gagan Narang confirmed for Khel Ratna award, published by the Press Trust of India on 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2011-08-23.
Not more than three Dhyan Chand Awards are given in a particular year. However considering that 2012 is the year of Olympic Games, the Ministry has decided to increase the number of Dhyan Chand Awards from 3 to 4 for the current year. Dhyan Chand Awards 2012:Jagraj Singh Mann (athletics),Gundeep Kumar (hockey), Vinod Kumar (wrestling) and Sukhbir Singh Tokas (para-sports).
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