From Vishwanathan Anand to Rohit Sharma: Meet India's Khel Ratnas

Here is the list of sportspersons who have been honoured with the Khel Ratna award since the awards were instituted in 1991–1992.

Meet the winners of India's Khel Ratna award-VPN

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New Delhi, First Published Aug 6, 2021, 2:42 PM IST | Last Updated Aug 6, 2021, 2:42 PM IST

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards, now renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, are given to sportspersons who have shown spectacular and outstanding performance over a period of four years prior to the year during which the award is to be given.

The award is given for excellence in sports and games at international events, including Olympics, Asian Games, World Championships, Commonwealth Games and World Cup.

Here is the list of sportspersons who have been honoured with the Khel Ratna award since the awards were instituted in 1991–1992.

2020
Rohit Sharma
Cricket

Mariyappan Thangavelu
Paralympic high jump

Manika Batra
Table Tennis

Vinesh Phogat
Wrestling

Rani Rampal
Hockey (Women)

2019
Deepa Malik
Paralympic (shot put, javelin, others)

Bajrang Punia
Wrestling

2018
Mirabai Chanu
Sport: Weightlifting

Virat Kohli
Sport: Cricket

2017
Sardar Singh
Hockey

Devendra
Para-Athletic