Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Also known as MDCKRA
Named after the hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand (1905-79), an Indian legendary field hockey player, "Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award" is the highest sporting honour of India. Instituted in 1991-1992, the award is conferred annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
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