Wanted to honour hockey: PM Modi on renaming Khel Ratna Award
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PM Modi said he wanted to honour the game of hockey when he decided to rename Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. While interacting with the men's hockey team during the event, PM Modi said, "I congratulate everyone in the team for the win. You have paid the biggest homage to Major Dhyan Chand. And after getting inspired by you, I made the decision because I wanted to honour hockey."