Who among the following was awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 for Para-Athletics?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Praveen Kumar
The para high jumper Praveen Kumar received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024, India’s highest sporting honour, after winning the gold medal in the men’s high jump T64 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The other Khel Ratna awardees for 2024 were Manu Bhaker (shooting), D. Gukesh (chess) and Harmanpreet Singh (hockey); the awards were presented in January 2025.