B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2019 : MCQs and Answer Key

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Who got Dhyanchand Award 2017 for Athletics ?

A: Rajendra Prasad Shelke
B: Sumrai Tete
C: Syed Shahid Hakim
D: Bhupender Singh

The answer is: D

Explanation

The correct option is D: Bhupender Singh.

He is a recipient of the 2017 Dhyan Chand Award in Athletics. The Dhyan Chand Award is the lifetime achievement sporting honour of the Republic of India, named after the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Bhupender Singh was a former Indian sprinter who won a gold medal in the 4x400 metres relay at the 1978 Asian Games. He also represented India in the 1980 Summer Olympics. After his retirement, he continued to contribute to the promotion of sports as a coach and an administrator. He was nominated for the award by the Athletics Federation of India.