Question

Name the female wrestler who won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award at the National Sports Awards 2020.
1. Ms. Dutee chand
2. Ms. Vinesh phogat
3. Ms. Babita phogat
4. Ms.Rani Rampal

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Ms. Vinesh phogat

The correct answer is Ms. Vinesh Phogat.

• Ms. Vinesh Phogat won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in the National Sports Awards 2020.

•  Vinesh Phogat:
  • She competes in 48kg/50kg/53kg freestyle wrestling.
  • She became the first Indian athlete to be nominated for the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2019.
  • She is the first Indian female wrestler to win gold in both Commonwealth (2014, 2018) and Asian Games (2018).​
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna:
  • The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest honor given for achievement in sports.
  • The award was instituted in the year 1991- 92 and was awarded by the Government of India.
  • Vishwanathan Anand was the first person to win the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

• Dutee Chand is associated with athletics (women's 100 meters event).
• Babita Phogat is associated with wrestling.
• Rani Rampal is associated with hockey.