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01/08/21 04:00 AM IST

Khel Ratna Award renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

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  • Prime Minister announced that the highest award is given to any sportsperson in the country, Khel Ratna Award will now be known as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award after the legendary hockey player.

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  • Major Dhyan Chand was among India’s foremost sportspersons who brought honour and pride for India. 
  • Dhyan Chand, widely regarded as the greatest player in Indian hockey, earned three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
  • He played internationally from 1926 to 1949.
  • Dhyan Chand was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 1956.
  • His birthday on 29 August is celebrated as National Sports Day in India every year. 
About the Award 
  • The award was inaugurated in 1991-92, the award comprises a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of ₹ 25 lakh.
  • The first recipient of the Khel Ratna was chess legend, Viswanathan Anand.
  • Some of the winners in recent years include cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal, among others.
Source- Livemint 

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