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List of Arjuna, Drona and Khel Ratna awardees declared

For the first time more than two sportsperson may be awarded the country's highest sporting award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. Beijing Games bronze medalists, boxer Vijender Singh and wrestler Sushil Kumar along with four-time women's world boxing champion M C Marykom have been recommended for the Khel Ratna. Sports ministry sources said on Monday that all the three sportsperson deserve the award for their outstanding performances as none of them could be overlooked.

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