Question

Recently Krishna Punia, our Indian thrower, approached the Government of India for not giving her Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. As per the rules and regulations one who gets first, second or third place at Olympic Games is entitled for this award but she did not reach that position but claimed the award. No doubt she is an excellent sports star in the field of Athletics, but the decision did not favour her

(a) Name the highest National Sports Award.

(b) Who is eligible to get Rajiv Khel Ratna Award?

(c) Do you agree with the decision given by Government of India on Krishna Punia?

Answer 1

(a) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

(b) Anybody who has represented India in olympic Games and achieved 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in Olympics.

(c) Yes, I agree with the decision of Government of India as we cannot go against the rules and regulations of eligibility conditions.