Pramad : I was hoping to win the Major Dhyana Chand Khel Ratna award, the highest honor of the National Games. Which I am about to fulfill today. Pramod Bhagat said he was happy to be nominated for the Khel Ratna after Arjuna. Hope encourages everyone to reach their destination. At first the goal was to play badminton. Which I was able to fulfill. I later succeeded in winning international and world para badminton competitions. The excitement that was in my mind about achieving one goal after another has reached this level today. Pramod said he hopes to win the Khel Ratna award after meeting the gold medal hopes at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Behind such a journey are the blessings of God, the support of the family, the love of the people of Odisha and the great support of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Pramod said the Khel Ratna award would encourage good performances in the coming days.