In the year 2019, 2 persons were selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award namely, wrestler Bajrang Punia and Paralympic athlete Deepa Malik. In 2020, 6 persons were honoured with Award which are as follows
Player
Field
Rohit Sharma
Cricket
MariyappanThangavelu
Paralympic High Jump
Manika Batra
Table Tennis
Vinesh Phogat
Wrestling
Rani Rampal
Hockey (Women)
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is India's highest sports award.