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Which among the following players was awarded Padma Shri in 2017 for his/her contribution to Indian sports ?

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Which among the following players was awarded Padma Shri in 2017 for his/her contribution to Indian sports ?
1. Devendra Jhajharia
2. Bhupendra Singh
3. Sekhar Naik
4. Brij Bhushan Mohanty
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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Sekhar Naik

The correct answer is Sekhar Naik.

  • Sekhar Naik was awarded Padma Shri in 2017 for his/her contribution to Indian sports.

  • Shekhar Naik is a blind cricketer and a former captain of the India national blind cricket team.
  • He captained India at the T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in 2012 and Blind Cricket World Cup in 2014 and gave victories in both.
  • Padma Shri is India's fourth-highest civilian honour.

  • Devendra Jhajharia is a Paralympic javelin thrower and competes in F46 events.
    • He got the Padma Shri in 2012.
  • Brij Bhushan Mohanty is a boxing coach and was honoured with the Dronacharya Award.
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