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 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 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,