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The Dhyan Chand Award, named after the legendary player Major Dhyan Chand, is awarded for the lifetime contribution in the sport s field. In which of the following sports did he represent India?

The Dhyan Chand Award, named after the legendary player Major Dhyan Chand, is awarded for the lifetime contribution in the sport s field. In which of the following sports did he represent India? Correct Answer Hockey

The correct answer is Hockey.

Key Points

  • The Dhyan Chand Award, named after the legendary player Major Dhyan Chand, is awarded for the lifetime contribution to Hockey.

Additional Information 

  • Different type of Sports Awards
    • Dhyan Chand Award
      • The Dhyan Chand Award, officially known as Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games, is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of the Republic of India.
    • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
      • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years.
    • Dronacharya Award
      • Dronacharya Award for coaches is given for producing medal winners at prestigious International sports events.
    • Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
      • Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar​ is given to the corporate entities (both in the private and public sector) and individuals who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development.

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