Indian Senior Men’s National Team captain Sunil Chhetri received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President of India Ram Nath Kovind earlier on Saturday, November 13, 2021. The function was held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Sunil on 80 goals is currently tied with Lionel Messi at the second place in the goalscorers list among active footballers at the International level, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading on 115 goals. He had earlier been conferred with the Padma Shri Award, and the Arjuna Award.