On Monday (Dec 23), Manu Bhaker's name was not mentioned in the Khel Ratna award list despite her two bronze medals in the Paris Olympics. In the showpiece event, the 22-year-old won two bronze medals — one in the women's 10m air pistol event and the other with Sarabjot Singh in the mixed 10m pistol event. However, a 12-member National Sports Day committee, headed by retired Supreme Court judge, Justice V Ramasubramam did not recommend the shoote

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Should have made Manu Bhaker a cricketer: Shooter's father lashes out after Khel Ratna snub

Manu Bhaker addresses controversy over Khel Ratna nomination, clarifies lapse in filing, emphasizes focus on performance for country.

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There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna furore

Harvinder Singh is the first Indian archer to win a gold medal in either the Paralympics or the Olympics.

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Discrimination In Sports! Paralympic Archer Harvinder Singh Questions Disparity In Khel Ratna Award

Manu Bhaker scripted history at the Paris Olympics 2024 as she became the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal for India. Following her bronze medal win in the women's individual 10m air pistol event, she cemented her place in history by claiming a second bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event with Sarabjot Singh. However, controversy ensued when she was not considered for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While …

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"Not A Job Where She Should Apply": Manu Bhaker's Father On Olympic Medallist's Khel Ratna Snub

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Harvinder Singh, Paris Paralympics gold medallist, criticised the exclusion of Paralympians from the Khel Ratna Award nominations, sparking concerns about recognition disparities in India's highest sporting honors compared to achievements celebrated after Tokyo 2020.

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Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

India's star shooter and winner of two medals at the Paris Olympics, Manu Bhaker has been in the limelight these days. 22 years old Manu Bhaker has broken his silence on the Khel Ratna Award issue. He has clarified this whole matter through social media posts.

भारत की स्टार शूटर और पेरिस ओलंपिक में 2 मेडल जीतने वाली मनु भाकर इन दिनों सुर्खियों में बनी हुई हैं. 22 साल की मनु भाकर ने खेल रत्न अवॉर्ड मामले पर अपनी चुप्पी तोड़ी है. उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया पोस्ट के जरिए इस पूरे मामले पर सफाई दी है.

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Shooter Manu Bhaker clarifies on her exclusion from Khel Ratna nominations, stating a possible lapse in application. Ministry confirms list is yet to be finalized.

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Manu Bhaker breaks silence on Khel Ratna controversy: Maybe there has been lapse on my part

Manu Bhaker reacted to her snub from the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award nominations with a post on her X page on Tuesday. The star Indian shooter revealed some lapse on her part while filing the nomination for the highest sporting honour and requested everyone not to speculate on the matter. The 22-year-old Bhaker created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a Summer Olympics since Independence. She …

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'There has been a lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker's first reaction to Khel Ratna award nominations snub

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: Indian archer Harvinder Singh, who made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by clinching a gold medal in the Men's Individual Recurve Open, has voiced his concerns about the recognition of Paris Paralympic achievements in

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Paralympic Archer Harvinder Singh Questions Disparity In Khel Ratna Awards On Cricketnmore

New Delhi: Paris Olympics’ double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker Tuesday admitted that “there has been a lapse may be on my part” while filing nominations for this year’s National Sports Awards amid a raging controversy over her exclusion from the list of Khel Ratna awardees. A day after the sports ministry had to step in to do damage control after the awards selection committee shockingly did not recommend her name, the 22-year-old pistol ace too…

Should have made Manu Bhaker a cricketer: Shooter's father lashes out after Khel Ratna snub

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