India renames highest sporting award after hockey legend Dhyan Chand

NEW DELHI, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Indian government on Friday announced it has renamed the country's highest sporting honour after hockey legend Dhyan Chand.

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Previously named after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, the award will henceforth be known as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

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