Achanta Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna in glittering National Sports Awards ceremony | Sports News,The Indian Express
Sreeja, who partnered with Sharath to win the mixed doubles gold in Birmingham, described the moment as unforgettable.
While Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, 25 sportspersons, including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, and track and field athletes Eldhose Paul and Avinash Sable, were conferred with the Arjuna Award.
An honour to be conferred the prestigious Maj. Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award at the hands of Hon. President of India Draupadi Murmu ji. Gratifying to see my achievements in Table Tennis recognised through this prestigious award! @rashtrapatibhvn pic.twitter.com/kOLTSVDzml
— Sharath Kamal OLY (@sharathkamal1) November 30, 2022
The creme de la creme of Indian sports was recognised for its achievements in the past few years at a specially organised ceremony. The event is traditionally held every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on August 29. But last year also, the event was held on another date.
The star attraction of the ceremony was Sharath, who received his Khel Ratna award amid thunderous applause from the select dignitaries present at the Durbar Hall.
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