Harvinder Singh, Paris Paralympics gold medallist, criticised the exclusion of Paralympians from the Khel Ratna Award nominations, sparking concerns about recognition disparities in India's highest sporting honours compared to achievements celebrated after Tokyo 2020.

Harvinder Singh, the Indian archer who won gold in Paris Paralympics, has alleged discrimination in sports awards nominations after he was snubbed from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards nominees list.

Indian archer Harvinder Singh, a gold medalist at the Paris Paralympics, claims discrimination in award recognition. Despite winning gold, Singh and other Paris Paralympians were not honored with the Khel Ratna Award,

Harvinder Singh had won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games three years back. This time around in Paris, he claimed his maiden gold medal

Harvinder, who made history by securing India's first-ever Paralympic gold medal in archery in Paris questioned why different standards seemed to be applied to different athletes when their achievements were equally impressive.

Both Bhaker and Harvinder, who were among India’s standout performers in Paris Olympics and Paralympics respectively, have been critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Indian archer Harvinder Singh, who won a gold at Paris Paralympics, on Tuesday alleged "discrimination" in the distribution of sports awards and questioned why the Khel Ratna honour was not bestowed on this year's medallists at the Games like the Tokyo edition.

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Harvinder Singh, who won India's first individual gold at the Paris Paralympics and previously secured a bronze at Tokyo, questioned the inconsistency in awarding the Khel Ratna. His coach highlighted Singh's historic achievements,