Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award renamed after Major Dhyan Chand

PM Narendra Modi on August 6, 2021 declared that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna grant has been renamed as

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Khel Ratna grant is the most noteworthy brandishing honor in India.

This move of renaming grant after athlete was invited via web-based media.

About Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award has been renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games after Dhyan Chand who was an Indian field hockey player. This honor was initiated in 1991-1992. Its first beneficiary was chess legend Viswanathan Anand. The honor is given yearly by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Recipient(s) is/are chosen by a board established by Ministry. They are regarded for their “breathtaking and most exceptional execution in sports over a time of four years. Grant involves an emblem, an endorsement, and a monetary reward of ₹25 lakh. A few champs of the honor are Leander Paes, Sachin Tendulkar, Dhanraj Pillay, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand, Mary Kom, Anju Bobby George, and Rani Rampal in 2020.

About Dhyan Chand

Major Dhyan Chand, prominently known as The Wizard, was an Indian field hockey player. He is viewed as one of the best throughout the entire existence of game. He was notable for his uncommon objective scoring accomplishment. He procured three Olympic gold decorations, in 1928, 1932 and 1936. His impact stretched out past these triumphs since India won field hockey occasion in seven out of eight Olympics in the middle 1928 to 1964. August 29 (his birthday) is commended as National Sports Day in India consistently.