According to the reports double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has not been included in the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. A sports ministry source stated that the names are yet to be finalized and Manu Bhaker will likely be there in a week's time when the confirmed list is out.

Manu Bhaker became independent India's first athlete to clinch two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. She won bronze medals in the 10m air pistol event and the 10m air pistol mixed team event.