Boxer Vijender Singh receives Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from President Pratibha Patil, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Photo: Rajeev Bhatt
Four-time world champion woman pugilist M C Mary Kom receives Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from President Pratibha Patil, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Photo: Rajeev Bhatt
Wrestler Sushil Kumar receives Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from President Pratibha Patil, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Photo: Rajeev Bhatt
(From left) Sushil Kumar, Vijender Singh and M C Mary Kom share a lighter moment after receiving the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards from President Pratibha Patil, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Photo: Rajeev Bhatt
M C Mary Kom receives Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from Preisdent Pratibha Patil, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Photo: Rajeev Bhatt
M C Mary Kom and Vijender Singh pose for a photograph during a function in New Delhi. Photo: PTI