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    When was the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
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    When was the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?

    A.

    6th August 2022

    B.

    5th January 2022

    C.

    6th August 2021

    D.

    5th January 2021

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (c) 6th August 2021.
    · The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor, was renamed as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on 6th August 202(a)
    · This change was made in recognition of Major Dhyan Chand, one of India's greatest hockey players, who is celebrated for his legendary contributions to Indian sports, especially during the pre-independence era.
    · The renaming was seen as a tribute to his legacy and his contribution to Indian hockey, especially after India's historic gold-medal win in hockey at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

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