Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj Chopra in Arjuna list

These tips are challenge to approval by way of Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. Once ratified by way of him, President Ram Nath Kovind will gift the awards on September 25 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Kohli turns into the 1/3 Indian cricketer after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (1997) and the talismanic former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2007) as soon as the sports ministry officially accepts the committee's advice. "Yes, Virat Kohli and Mirabai Chanu's names were recommended by using the awards committee," a pinnacle source instructed PTI on circumstance of anonymity. It is learnt that India's top male shuttler Kidambi Srikanth changed into additionally in Khel Ratna rivalry for his desirable display in the Super Series Circuit ultimate 12 months however misplaced out to the 24-12 months-old Chanu, who's the reigning world champion in the 48kg category. Asian Games gold medallist boxer Amit Panghal turned into mentioned however the committee decided in opposition to against recommending him due to a failed dope test again in 2012, a source stated. Former Asian Games bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Satish Kumar was the lone boxer to get the Arjuna honour this 12 months. Three shooters - Ravi Rathore, Ankur Mittal and Shreyasi Singh - also figured in list of 20 endorsed sportspersons at the same time as there have been two from para-sports activities - Ankur Dhama and Manoj Sarkar. This yr's award ceremony was postponed to September 25 from the usual August 29 National Sports Day occasion due to conflict of dates with the Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia. The Khel Ratna awardees are entitled to a cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh, whilst the Arjuna winners are given Rs 5 lakh. Kohli, the arena's No.1 Test batsman as in keeping with the ICC scores, has been in stupendous form for the beyond three years and neglected out no matter nominations within the years 2016 and 2017. The 29-year-antique presently has 6147 runs in 71 Tests with 23 centuries and 9779 runs in 211 ODIs, together with 35 tons. With a blended 58 tons in international cricket, he is 2d most effective to Sachin Tendulkar (100) inside the list of India's pinnacle century-scorers in worldwide cricket. The BCCI has been nominating Kohli for the Khel Ratna for the beyond 3 years but in 2016, it was given to Sakshi Malik, PV Sindhu and Dipa Karmakar for their proper show at the Rio Olympic Games. Last year, the Khel Ratna turned into offered to former India hockey captain Sardar Singh and para-athlete Devendra Jhajharia. Kohli is one of these rare sportspersons, who has acquired Padma Shri award (2017) earlier than Khel Ratna. This year, Kohli become a favourite after having led India to victories against England and Australia at home and away wins in opposition to West Indies and Sri Lanka. The Indian crew has additionally won constrained-overs collection in South Africa under Kohli's management. He is a member of the 2011 ICC World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy prevailing group. He also led the group to the finals of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Kohli has also been the recipient of ICC's 'ODI Cricketer of the Year' in 2012 and 2017 at the side of the game's highest honour - the ICC Cricketer of the Year. Kohli has won the Indian Cricketer of the Year on five occasions. He ended the latest England collection with an outstanding 593 runs even though it changed into not taken into consideration in the choice cycle. For Chanu, the award comes as a large morale-booster as she is presently getting better from a lower lower back harm, which forced her to skip the Asian Games in Jakarta. She is the present day Commonwealth Games gold medallist and India's best medal hope in weightlifting going into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Recommendations: Virat Kohli (cricket) and Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting). Arjuna Award Recommendations: Neeraj Chopra (Athletics); Jinson Johnson (Athletics), Hima Das (Athletics); N Sikki Reddy (Badminton); Satish Kumar (Boxing); Smriti Mandhana (Cricket); Shubhankar Sharma (Golf); Manpreet Singh (Hockey); Savita (Hockey); Ravi Rathore (Polo); Rahi Sarnobat (Shooting); Ankur Mittal (Shooting); Shreyashi Singh (Shooting); Manika batra (Table Tennis); G Sathiyan (Table Tennis); Rohan Bopanna (Tennis); Sumit (Wrestling); Pooja Kadian (Wushu); Ankur Dhama (Para athletics); Manoj Sarkar (Para badminton). Dailyhunt https://www.ted.com/profiles/10886421