This remarkable achievement will see Gukesh break the record currently held by Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, who received the award at the age of 19 years, 11 months, and 2 days.

Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting honour of India, which began in 1991/92 has been handed out to as many as 62 athletes in 33 years, out of which only 21 have been female recipients ...