Major Dhyan Chand
Awards & Honors · मेजर ध्यानचंद · 12 facts
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Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna is highest sports honor India
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Award renamed from Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2021
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Viswanathan Anand was first Khel Ratna recipient in 1991
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Sachin Tendulkar received Khel Ratna in 1997
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PV Sindhu received Khel Ratna in 2020
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Award given for outstanding performance in sports over 4 years
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Award carries Rs 25 lakh medal and certificate
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MS Dhoni received Khel Ratna in 2007 for cricket
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Mary Kom received Khel Ratna in 2009 for boxing
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Neeraj Chopra received Khel Ratna in 2021 for javelin
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Award presented by President of India on National Sports Day
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August 29 is National Sports Day Major Dhyan Chand birthday