News Karnataka HC stays Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award to Sania Mirza

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The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday has stayed Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award to Sania Mirza on the plea of Paralympian Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda, who had won a Silver in Men’s High Jump at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.

Girisha had claimed that he was more deserving for the award, but ignored by the selection committee.

The Sports Ministry earlier in the month confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Mirza was recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna but made it clear that the final decision rests with only the Awards Committee.

Sania won her career's first ever women's doubles Grand Slam title with Swiss partner Martina Hingis in June. She also became world number one before winning the Grass Court major.

Karnataka HC stays Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award to Sania Mirza - IBNLive
 
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