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Which of the following sports personalities jointly received India's highest sports honor, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for the year 2023, along with Chirag Shetty?

  1. Satwiksairaj RankireddyAnswer
  2. B
    Lakshya Sen
  3. C
    H. S. Prannoy
  4. D
    Kidambi Srikanth

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
The Indian men's doubles badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty achieved historic performances in 2023, leading to both being awarded India's highest sporting honor, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

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Identify the recipients of the 2023 National Sports Awards for Badminton.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2023 to the star badminton men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
The pair achieved historic milestones including winning India's first badminton gold at the Asian Games and titles at the Asian Championships and Indonesia Open.

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National Sports Awards 2023 - Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardees
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