Major Dhyan Chand
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Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna is highest sports honor India
Award renamed from Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2021
Viswanathan Anand was first Khel Ratna recipient in 1991
Sachin Tendulkar received Khel Ratna in 1997
PV Sindhu received Khel Ratna in 2020
Award given for outstanding performance in sports over 4 years
Award carries Rs 25 lakh medal and certificate
MS Dhoni received Khel Ratna in 2007 for cricket
Mary Kom received Khel Ratna in 2009 for boxing
Neeraj Chopra received Khel Ratna in 2021 for javelin
Award presented by President of India on National Sports Day
August 29 is National Sports Day Major Dhyan Chand birthday
Abhinav Bindra received Khel Ratna in 2001 for shooting
Mirabai Chanu received Khel Ratna in 2018 for weightlifting
Major Dhyan Chand was hockey wizard won three Olympic golds