On which day was it announced that the Khel Ratna award will be declared as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award?

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  1. 29 August 2020
  2. 6 August 2021
  3. 29 August 2021
  4. 6 August 2020

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Option 2 : 6 August 2021
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The correct answer is 6 August 2021.

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  • Khel Ratna award:-
    • It is the highest sporting honour in India, given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
    • Major Dhyan Chand was a legendary Indian hockey player who won three Olympic gold medals for India in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
    • On Friday August 06 2021 the Sports Ministry announced that the Khel Ratna award will be renamed as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
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