Did Sachin Tendulkar receive Bharat Ratna?
On February 4, 2014, Tendulkar was conferred the Bharat Ratna by the then President of India, the late Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Durbar Hall. The Tendulkar Bharat Ratna win made the cricketer the first sportsperson, as well as, the youngest person to receive the prestigious award.
Which government gave Bharat Ratna to Tendulkar?
The Government of India on Saturday decided to award the Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar, who incidentally retired the same day in the morning after playing his 200th Test in Mumbai. Tendulkar and eminent scientist Professor CNR Rao were the two names announced by the government for the highest civilian award.
Why is Sachin Tendulkar Bharat Ratna?
Hours after Sachin Tendulkar retired from his cricketing career, the Indian government conferred him with the Bharat Ratna — the country’s highest civilian award. He is probably the only Indian player for any sport to have generated a number of myths about his ability as a hockey player,” HI had said in a statement.
Who won Bharat Ratna twice?
There is no formal provision that recipients of the Bharat Ratna should be Indian citizens. It has been awarded to a naturalised Indian citizen, Mother Teresa in 1980, and to two non-Indians, Abdul Ghaffar Khan of Pakistan in 1987 and the former South African president Nelson Mandela in 1990.
What age Sachin got Bharat Ratna?
The Master Blaster played his 200th and final Test against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Tendulkar became the first sportsperson to be picked for Bharat Ratna. At 40, Tendulkar is the youngest to be chosen for Bharat Ratna. He will be the 42nd recipient of the honour.
Is Amitabh Bachchan got Bharat Ratna?
It is second only to the Bharat Ratna. Similar to other great civilian honours, the Padma Vibhushan is awarded on Republic Day. Amitabh won this award recently in 2015. The only major civilian honour that he is yet to win is the Bharat Ratna.
Is Dhoni awarded with Bharat Ratna?
He is a Bharat Ratna, he is a gem of India. He has made India world Champions in all three formats of cricket. The youth of the country follow him, he is an example for all of them. He already has the Padma Bhushan.
What are benefits of Bharat Ratna?
Bharat Ratna:
- Free first-class flight journey anywhere in India.
- Free first-class train journey.
- A pension equal to or 50% of Prime Minister of India’s salary.
- I can attend the Parliament meetings and sessions.
- Precedence at par with Cabinet Rank.
- Eligible for Z category protection, if needed.