Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award will now be known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, "respecting the sentiments of the citizens of the entire country." The Khel Ratna Award is the nation's highest sporting honor.
“I have received many requests from citizens across India to name the Khel Ratna Prize in honor of Major Dhyan Chand. I appreciate your opinions. Respecting your sentiment, the Khel Ratna Prize will hereby be called Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Top Prize. Jai Hind! "Prime Minister Modi tweeted. on Aug 6, 2021, 18:43 IST
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