Who among the following is not a winner of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in the year 2024?

Correct option is B

• Manu Bhaker – Awarded the Khel Ratna 2024 for her outstanding achievements in shooting, including historic performances at the Paris Olympics.

• Harmanpreet Singh – Captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, awarded for leading India to major international successes, including Olympic and Asian titles.

• Praveen Kumar – Para-athlete (High Jump, T64), honoured for his exceptional performances in para-athletics, including at the Paralympics.

• Salima Tete – A prominent Indian women’s hockey player, but she did NOT receive the Khel Ratna Award in 2024 (she has been an Arjuna Award recipient earlier).

• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest sporting honour.

• Renamed in 2021 after hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

• Awarded for four years of exceptional performance at the international level.

• Includes:

  • Medal

  • Certificate

  • Cash prize (₹25 lakh)

• Salima Tete:

  • Vice-captain of the Indian women’s hockey team

  • Known for her midfield skills and leadership

  • Recipient of the Arjuna Award (2023), not Khel Ratna

• Khel Ratna 2024 awardees included athletes from:

  • Shooting

  • Hockey

  • Para-athletics

• The award can be given to multiple athletes in the same year.