Two sportspersons were conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2018. One was Virat Kohli. Who was the other?
Two sportspersons were conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2018. One was Virat Kohli. Who was the other? Correct Answer Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
The correct answer is Saikhom Mirabai Chanu.
Key Points
- Mirabai Chanu along with Virat Kohli was the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2018.
- India men’s cricket team captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Virat Kohli is the third cricketer to be awarded the Khel Ratna after Sachin Tendulkar (1997) and MS Dhoni (2007).
- Chanu is the third weightlifter to win the prize after Karnam Malleswari (1995) and Nameirakpam Kunjarani (1996).
Additional Information
- The ministry of youth affairs & sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021.
- 12 sportspersons will be honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021.
- Also, 35 sportspersons will receive the Arjuna Award this year.
- The winners will receive their awards from President Ram Nath Kovind in a function at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 13.
- List of all the sportsperson 2021
| Awardee | Sports |
| Neeraj Chopra | Javelin Throw |
| Ravi Kumar | Wrestling |
| Lovlina Borgohain | Boxing |
| Manpreet Singh | Hockey |
| Sreejesh PR | Hockey |
| Avani Lekhara | Shooting |
| Sumit Antil | Javelin Throw |
| Pramod Bhagat | Badminton |
| Krishna Nagar | Badminton |
| Manish Narwal | Shooting |
| Mithali Raj | Cricket |
| Sunil Chhetri | Football |
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