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Who among the following was the first para-athlete to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna?
1. Devendra Jhajharia
2. Varun Singh Bhati
3. Naresh Kumar Sharma
4. Mariyappan Thangavelu

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Devendra Jhajharia

The correct answer is Devendra Jhajharia.

  • Devendra Jhajharia was the first para-athlete to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.
  • Devendra Jhajharia is a para-athlete and javelin thrower.
    • He is the first in India to win two gold medals at Para Olympics.
    • He won gold in 2004 and the 2016 Para Olympics.
    • He is also the only Para Athlete to be awarded Padma Shri.

  • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award has been renamed after hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand.
  • The prestigious award carries prize money of Rs 25 lakh.
  • It also comprises a medallion, a certificate.
  • The Khel Ratna award was instituted in 1991-1992 and the first recipient was Chess legend, Viswanathan Anand.

  •  Varun Singh Bhati is a para high jumper from India. He has won several medals in international events including bronze at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games and the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships.
  • Naresh Kumar Sharma is a five-time Paralympian shooter.
  • Mariyappan Thangavelu is an Indian Paralympic high jumper. He represented India in the 2016 Summer Paralympics games

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