Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj Among 11 Recommended for Khel Ratna: Report
Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj Among 11 Recommended for Khel Ratna: Report
Neeraj Chopra has been recommended for the Khel Ratna award.
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An unprecedented 11 sportspersons have been recommended for the Khel Ratna this year, according to new agency PTI.
Tokyo medallist Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain, P Sreejesh along with Sunil Chhetri, Mithali Raj, hockey player P Sreejesh were also recommended for the country's highest sporting honour.
Shooter Avani Lekhara, who won two medals at the Tokyo Paralympics including a historic gold, is among five para-athletes who have also reportedly been nominated for the Khel Ratna.
In 2020, five sportspersons were awarded the Khel Ratna which was the most in a year.
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