Gukesh, Khel Ratna

Did government apply rules in awarding D Gukesh Khel Ratna?
Government's decision to include chess champion D Gukesh for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for 2024 despite it falling outside the traditional assessment cycle has surprised many. The move, influenced by political pressure,
Chosen for Khel Ratna honour, Gukesh promises best moves in future as well
Youngest-ever world chess champion D Gukesh thanks PM Modi for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, promises excellence.
D Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna honour: It will motivate me to work harder
D Gukesh was among the four athletes along with Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh and Praveen Kumar to be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
D Gukesh motivated to work harder after Khel Ratna honor
Indian chess prodigy, D Gukesh, has been chosen for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the awardees. Gukesh will be one of four athletes,
Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Awardee D. Gukesh Enters Top 5 In Recent Chess Rankings
Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigiasi and World Champions D Gukesh retained their fourth and fifth spot respectively in the chess rankings released on Wednesday. Erigiasi, who became the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand and 16th worldwide to reach the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800,
Gukesh, Manu Bhaker among four athletes to be awarded Khel Ratna
In addition to Manu Bhaker and Gukesh, Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar are the other two names nominated for the award
Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, And Two Other Athletes To Receive Khel Ratna Award In January
Beside Bhaker and Gukesh, Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar are also nominated for the Khel Ratna Award.
Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among Khel Ratna award recipients
Manu Bhaker , the double Olympic medalist and world chess champion D Gukesh will be awarded the coveted Khel Ratna award on January 17. They will be joined by the Indian men's hockey team skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympian Praveen Kumar in the prestigious honor.
Manu Bhaker and Dommaraju Gukesh among four Khel Ratna winners
Double Olympic Games medallist Manu Bhaker and chess world champion Dommaraju Gukesh were among four winners of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award announced by the sports ministry, which also named an unprecedented 17 para-athletes in the list of 32 Arjuna awardees to honour their success at the Paris Paralympics.
Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, and Two Other Athletes Set to Receive Prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Four remarkable athletes, including Manu Bhaker and D Gukesh, are set to receive India’s highest sporting honour on January 17, 2025.
World Chess Champion D Gukesh Set To Become Youngest Khel Ratna Recipient
At just 18 years, 7 months, and 20 days old, World Chess Champion D Gukesh is all set to become the youngest recipient of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. This remarkable achievement will see Gukesh break the record currently held by Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra,
Gukesh promises best moves on 64 squares in 2025
India’s chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju expressed immense joy and gratitude upon being selected for the prestigious Major ...
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Chess Prodigy Gukesh's Triumph: A New Era Begins
Chess world champion D Gukesh, recently awarded the prestigious Khel Ratna, has pledged to continue making his best moves ...
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Gukesh is all set to receive the award at the age of just 18 years.
Chess World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh is all set to make history after being selected for Khel Ratne Award on Thursday. At ...
#AdaniGroup Chairman Gautam Adani Met World's Youngest Chess Champion D Gukesh And His Family
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, met the youngest World Chess Champion, D. Gukeshand his family. Adani praised his ...
'From Viswanathan Anand to D Gukesh': How Chennai checkmated the world
From Anand becoming World Champion in 2000 to Gukesh doing the same in 2024, the city has produced top talent left, right and ...
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Flashback 2024: Dommaraju Gukesh is our Indian sportsperson of the year
This is no easy choice — for the youngest world chess champion was also up against achievers such as double Olympic medallist ...
Gukesh to face two players who helped him lift World Chess Championship in Tata Steel tournament in January
D. Gukesh reflects on his historic World chess championship win and looks forward to the Tata Steel tournament.
D Gukesh responds to Magnus Carlsen, says criticism has been 'source of motivation' for him
Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen was among those questioning the quality of the contest between D Gukesh and Ding ...