Gaurav Gill has become the first motorsport athlete to be awarded the Arjuna Award, which is the highest civilian honour for sports in India.
He received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind at a special ceremony
Gill’s achievement isn’t just a big moment for the motorsport athlete but also a huge one for the sport and its contribution that has been largely ignored by the government over the years.
The Arjuna Award is awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognise the outstanding achievement.
