Which of the following Indian sportspersons received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2018?

The correct answer is Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and Virat Kohli.

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• In 2018, the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was conferred upon weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and cricketer Virat Kohli.

Key Points

• Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is an Indian weightlifter who won the gold medal at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships.
• Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national team.
• The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India, awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
  • Established in 1991–1992
  • Named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
  • Awarded for outstanding performance in the field of sports

Additional Information

• Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
  • Born on 8 August 1994 in Manipur, India.
  • She won the gold medal in the 48 kg category at the 2017 World Weightlifting Championships held in Anaheim, USA.
  • She also won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the women's 49 kg category.
• Virat Kohli
  • Born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi, India.
  • He is considered one of the best contemporary batsmen in the world.
  • Kohli has numerous records to his name, including the fastest century in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
  • First recipient was Viswanathan Anand, the chess grandmaster, in 1991–1992.
  • The award includes a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize.
  • It is now renamed as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.