In 2002 Common wealth games he hit 192 targets out of 200 and won gold medal. It was also a new record in the games. Later in 2006 he was successful in winning medal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Friday that he was naming the nation’s highest award for sports in response to “many requests from citizens across India”.
PM names Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award after hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand prokerala.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from prokerala.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Anurag Thakur welcomes decision to rename Khel Ratna award theuknews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theuknews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.