BACKGROUND X Will there be four or more Khel Ratnas this year? Dipa Karmakar narrowly missed a medal at Rio. It is an unprecedented situation in the Khel Ratna's history. RELATED STORIES Rio Olympics: Dipa Karmakar congratulates Sakshi MalikRio Games: Dipa Karmakar qualifies for vault finalsListen: Star gymnast Dipa Karmakar talks to Times NowDipa Karmakar, Jitu Rai in line for Khel Ratna? Four recipients is an unprecedented situation in the Khel Ratna's history.The Khel Ratna award is conferred on a sportsperson for outstanding performance over a period of four years.

Source: Times of India August 22, 2016 12:20 UTC