‘Maruti` Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year’ Charity Gala Award

Sindhu bags ‘Sportsperson of the Year’ award

Question: Who amongst the following has been awarded with Lifetime Achievement award in the ‘Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year’ Charity Gala Award, initiated by Sports Illustrated India Magazine?
(a) P.V. Sindhu
(b) Abhinav Bindra
(c) KL Rahul
(d) Gaurav Gill
Answer- (b)
Related facts:

  • The sixth edition of ‘Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year’ Charity Gala Award, intiated by Sports Illustrated India, was distributed in Mumbai on July 6th, 2017.
  • Award for Sportsperson of the Year: Indian Badminton Player P.V. Sindhu
  • Other prizes given in the ceremony are-
  • Lifetime Achievement Award- Abhinav Bindra
  • Living Legend Award – Milkha Singh (Runner)
  • Team of the Year – Junior Men’s Hockey Team (Captain-Harjeet Singh)
  • Coach of the Year – Pullela Gopichand
  • Athlete of the Year – Gaurav Gill
  • Game changer of the Year – KL Rahul
  • Extreme Performance of the Year – Shiva Keshavan
  • Special award for service to Sports- Jayant Rastogi

Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/badminton-star-pv-sindhu-bags-sportsperson-of-the-year-award/article19231931.ece
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/pv-sindhu-awarded-as-sportsperson-of-the-year-milkha-singh-grabs-living-legend-of-the-year-award-4740430/
http://www.indialivetoday.com/pv-sindhu-bestowed-sportsperson-year-award-maruti-suzuki-sportsperson-award-function/174691.html