Odisha recommends Dutee Chand’s name for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

The state government on Tuesday recommended the name of sprinter Dutee Chand for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award-2021, the highest sporting honour in the country, while international hockey player Birendra Lakra’s name has been proposed for the Arjuna Award. The state sports and youth services department has sent a letter to Union ministry of sports and youth affairs in this regard.

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