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Saturday, August 8, 2015

Sania Mirza recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna 

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (RGKR) is India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports, given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India.[1] The words "Khel Ratna" literally mean "sports gem" in Hindi. The award is named after the late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. It carries a medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component. Up to 2004–05, the cash component was Rs. 500,000/- (c.11,500 USD). In 2005, the money has been increased from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 750,000

Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.


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