Sunil Chhetri receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Indian Football Team Captain Sunil Chhetri becomes the first footballer from the country to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Previously, he has received two more national accolades. Sunil is the first Indian Football player to receive three national accolades.
Sunil Chhetri becomes the First Footballer to receive Major Dhyan Chand Award
Sunil Chhetri Captain, Leader, Legend – Khel Ratna Award:
Chhetri is the household name of every football fan in the country. Moreover, He is currently the second-highest international goalscorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo. Recently, Sunil single-handedly helped the Indian Football Team to secure the SAFF Championship 2021. Sunil has already received the Arjuna Award in 20211. Moreover, He received the Padma Shri in 2019. He is considered one of the best in India.
Sunil Chhetri is a 37-year-old Indian footballer. He currently plays for the ISL club named Bengaluru FC. Moreover, Sunil is the leading Indian goalscorer in the Indian Super League. Sunil is the most loved footballer in the country. However, Fans idolize him. He is inspiring the young generation to become professional footballers. Although, Indian Football Fans are yet to find the replacement of Sunil Chhetri in terms of Striker. So, we urge everyone to follow football. However, there are chances to improve. So, we can expect that our country play WorldCup in the future.
Bengaluru FC said, ” We’re giving ‘Captain Leader Legend’ a rest because KHEL RATNA SUNIL CHHETRI has a nice ring to it! Moreover, the Indian football Team wished, “Congratulations, skipper! Indian Football Team Wished, “Congratulations @chetrisunil11 for being conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.” He’s the 1st Indian footballer to have been bestowed with this award Onwards and upwards skipper. So, stay tuned to get more updates.
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