Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

Aug 06, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 6 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Khel Ratna award will now be called the Major...

Achanta Sharath Kamal nominated for Khel Ratna award

Nov 05, 2022

It is India's highest sporting honour given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It was rechristened from Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to...

Wanted to honour hockey: PM Modi on renaming Khel Ratna Award

Aug 18, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 18 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to honour the game of hockey when he decided to rename...

Rohit Sharma recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Aug 18, 2020

New Delhi [India], Aug 18 : India's opening batsman Rohit Sharma has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

Rani Rampal recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Aug 18, 2020

New Delhi [India], Aug 18 : Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

WFI to recommend Vinesh Phogat for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

May 31, 2020

New Delhi [India], May 31 : Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is set to recommend Vinesh Phogat's name for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna...