The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for the year 2022 to ‘Achanta Sharath Kamal’, he is related to which sports?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Table tennis.
· Achanta Sharath Kamal, a veteran Indian table tennis player, was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for the year 2022. He is one of India’s most accomplished table tennis players, with numerous national and international titles to his name.
Information Booster:
Achanta Sharath Kamal:
· Sport: Table Tennis.
· Achievements: Multiple-time national champion, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, and a prominent figure in Indian table tennis for over two decades.
· Awards: Besides the Khel Ratna, he has received other accolades such as the Arjuna Award.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award:
· Highest Sporting Honor in India: Awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize outstanding performance in sports.
· Previous Recipients: Notable athletes across various sports, including cricket, badminton, wrestling, and boxing.
Additional Information:
· Badminton: A popular sport in India with top players like P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.
· Chess: India is home to world-class players like Viswanathan Anand.
· Lawn Tennis: Not as popular as other sports in India, but players like Leander Paes and Sania Mirza have gained international fame.