The Indian hockey team performed brilliantly in the Tokyo Olympics and the men’s team managed to win the bronze medal. At the same time, the Indian women’s hockey team also performed brilliantly and was successful in playing the bronze medal match. After the spectacular performance of Indian players in the Olympics, now the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has taken a big decision. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the highest honor given in the field of sports in India, is now named after hockey magician Major Dhyan Chand. Has been done. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself has given this information by tweeting. PM Modi said that in view of the sentiments of the people, this award is now being named after Major Dhyan Chand.
PM Modi has said, “Amidst the moments that have made the country proud, the request of many countrymen has also come to the fore that the name of Khel Ratna Award should be dedicated to Major Dhyan Chand ji. In view of the sentiments of the people, it is now being named Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Jai Hind.”
In another tweet, PM Modi said, “We are all overwhelmed by the great efforts of Indian players in the Olympic Games. Especially the willpower shown by our sons and daughters in hockey. The zeal shown towards victory is a great inspiration for the present and future generations.
Let us tell you that Major Dhyan Chand is known as the greatest player in the history of Indian hockey. It was also discussed for a long time that Dhyan Chand should also be awarded the title of Bharat Ratna. Major Dhyan Chand is considered the magician of Indian hockey.
This award was started in 1991-92. Then it was named after the former Prime Minister of the country, Rajiv Gandhi. The main objective of establishing this award is to spread appreciation and awareness in the field of sports. Along with this, by honoring the players, their prestige has to be increased, so that they can get more respect in the society.