Khel Ratna Award Renaming Year Confirmed
The question asks for the specific year the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was officially renamed to the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
Award Renaming Details
- The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor, underwent a significant change.
- It was officially renamed in honor of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
- This official renaming occurred in the year 2021.
Conclusion
Therefore, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was officially renamed the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021.
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