“I am thrilled, I am really thankful and honoured,” he averred. “I have always said that it is a dream that I have gone through, and it would not have been possible without my family, my friends, my wife, my close group, the teammates that I have had and the coaches that I have played under. They have all played an important part in who I am today,” he added.
“It has been amazing to play for the National Team, for so many years, for the number of matches, it has been an outstanding journey.”
Sunil Chhetri was named one among the 12 sportspersons by the MYAS who will be awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2021.