IWLF nominates Khel Ratna recipient Mirabai Chanu for Arjuna award
In an unusual move, ace lifter Mirabai Chanu has been nominated for the Arjuna award by the national federation through the former world champion is already a recipient of Khel Ratna, country's highest sporting honour. The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) has nominated Chanu along with Ragala Venkat Rahul and Punam Yadav. Chanu had received the Khel Ratna in 2018.

