CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organization has won the Etienne Glichitch award in May 2021?
A
BCCI
B
Hockey India
C
All India Chess Federation
D
All India Tennis Association
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The award is given once in two years by the EB on the recommendation of the awards panel. Hockey India President Gyanendro Ningombam expressed his gratitude towards FIH for recognising Hockey India’s efforts to grow the sport in India. “On behalf of Hockey India, I thank FIH for this honour.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Hockey India. Hockey India has won the prestigious Etienne Glichitch Award in recognition of its contribution to the growth and development of the sport in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -As of 2020, a total of one hundred and twenty-three individuals have been awarded the various National Sports Awards in hockey. The four awards presented in hockey are Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award and Dronacharya Award.

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