I made a mistake while filing nomination for ‘Khel Ratna’: Manu

New Delhi, December 24

Amid controversy over his exclusion from the list of ‘Khel Ratna Award’ winners, Paris Olympics double bronze medalist shooter Manu Bhakar today admitted that he made some mistakes while submitting nominations for this year’s National Sports Awards. has happened Taking steps to compensate for the loss, the Sports Ministry had said that the list of nominations for the award has not been finalized yet. A day after this, the 22-year-old star pistol shooter has clarified his position.

In this regard, Manu wrote on X, “Regarding the ongoing issue regarding my nomination for the Khel Ratna award, I want to say that my role as a player is to play for the country.” He said, ‘I think there may have been a mistake on my part while filing the nomination, which is being rectified.’ The Haryana shooter said his goal is to perform for the country and that will not change whether he gets the award or not.

Manu said, ‘Awards motivate me but it is not my goal.’ Earlier, his personal coach Jaspal Rana’s father Ramkishan Bhakar had accused the sports ministry and the selection committee of ignoring Manu Bhakar for the sports award. -News-Patiala

Hockey captain Harmanpreet may get ‘Khel Ratna’

It has been learned from reliable sources that Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medalist high jumper Praveen Kumar have been selected for the Khel Ratna. Apart from this, the names of 30 Arjuna Award winners are included, of which 17 are para sportsmen.