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‘Hockey Sarpanch’ Harmanpreet Singh to Receive Khel Ratna Award

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Harmanpreet, hailing from Jandiala Guru in Punjab’s Amritsar district, has had an illustrious career.(Photo: Facebook/Harmanpreet Singh 13)

The Government of India has announced that Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, will be honoured with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Harmanpreet, hailing from Jandiala Guru in Punjab’s Amritsar district, has had an illustrious career. His notable achievements include a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games, and a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

In addition to Harmanpreet, Haryana shooter Manu Bhaker, who secured two medals in the Olympics, and world chess champion D. Gukesh will also receive the Khel Ratna Award. The ceremony will take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17.

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