Which shooter won the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in January 2025?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Manu Bhaker

Explanation:

• Manu Bhaker was conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in January 2025.
• The award recognizes her historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she became the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Games.
• She won bronze medals in the women’s 10m air pistol and the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
• Bhaker has been a consistent performer at the international level, including World Cups and Asian Games.
• The Khel Ratna is India’s highest sporting honor, awarded for spectacular and most outstanding performance in sports.

• The Khel Ratna award carries a cash prize of ₹25 lakh, a medal, and a certificate.
• The award ceremony is usually held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and presented by the President of India.

• He won the Olympic Bronze alongside Manu Bhaker in the mixed team event and was awarded the Arjuna Award.

• He won an Olympic Bronze in the 50m rifle 3 positions in Paris, also a recipient of the Arjuna Award for his feat.

• A top Indian rapid-fire pistol shooter who has represented India in multiple international forums.