The Padma Bhushan award in the field of sports was bestowed on ________ for the year 2022.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Devendra Jhajharia.
- For the year 2022, the Padma Bhushan award in the field of sports was bestowed upon Devendra Jhajharia.
- He is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower.
- He is the first Indian Paralympics player to win two gold medals at the Paralympics.
Other Options:
Sankarnarayana Menon Chundayil: He was affectionately known as Unni Gurukkal and was a legendary Kalaripayattu master from Chavakkad, Kerala. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022 for his outstanding contribution to martial arts.
Brahmanand Sankhwalkar: He is an Indian former footballer and a captain of the Indian team from 1983 to 1986. Honoured with Padma Shri in 2022.
Sumit Antil: He is an Indian javelin thrower and a double gold medalist at the Paralympics. In 2022, he was honoured with Padma Shri Award.