Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2021 Winners List
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, now known as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, is India’s highest sporting honor. It is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to athletes who have shown outstanding performance in their respective sports.
In 2021, a record-breaking 12 athletes were honored with this prestigious award for their exceptional contributions to Indian sports. Below is the complete list of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2021 winners along with their respective sports.
The award honors exceptional sporting achievements on the global stage, inspires young athletes to strive for excellence in their respective sports. It Includes a prestigious medal, citation, and cash award to celebrate outstanding performance.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2021 Winners List
1 Neeraj Chopra (Athletics – Javelin Throw)
Won Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020, becoming India’s first track-and-field Olympic champion.
2 Ravi Kumar Dahiya (Wrestling)
Secured Silver Medal in Men’s 57kg Wrestling at Tokyo Olympics 2020.
3 Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing)
Won Bronze Medal in Women’s Welterweight Boxing (69kg) at the Tokyo Olympics.
4 P. R. Sreejesh (Hockey – Goalkeeper)
Played a crucial role in India’s Bronze Medal victory at the Tokyo Olympics after 41 years.
5 Manpreet Singh (Hockey – Captain)
Led the Indian Men’s Hockey Team to Olympic Bronze in Tokyo 2020.
6 Mithali Raj (Cricket – Women’s Team)
Legendary Indian women’s cricketer and highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket.
7 Sunil Chhetri (Football – Indian National Team Captain)
India’s highest goal scorer and joint-most international goals (with Lionel Messi) in active players.
8 Pramod Bhagat (Para-Badminton)
Won Gold Medal in Men’s Singles SL3 category at Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
9 Sumit Antil (Para-Athletics – Javelin Throw)
Created a world record to win Gold Medal in Men’s Javelin Throw F64 at Tokyo Paralympics.
10 Avani Lekhara (Para-Shooting)
First Indian woman to win Gold Medal in Shooting (10m Air Rifle SH1) at Tokyo Paralympics.
11 Krishna Nagar (Para-Badminton)
Won Gold Medal in Men’s Singles SH6 category at Tokyo Paralympics.
12 Manish Narwal (Para-Shooting)
Won Gold Medal in 50m Pistol SH1 event at Tokyo Paralympics.