Under prime minister narendra modi

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: Para-athlete Praveen Kumar, who won the gold medal in the men's high jump T64 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, expressed his delight on being honoured with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, para-sports is getting much-needed recognition.

The 21-year-old Indian para-athlete cleared 2.08m, an Asian record, in the final for his second Paralympic medal. He won the silver medal at Tokyo 2020 with a clearance of 2.07m, which was also an Asian record three years ago.

"Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, para-sports is getting much-needed recognition. I am feeling honoured to be named Khel Ratna. I will continue to give my best in the major tournaments so that I can bring more laurels to the nation", Praveen told IANS.