How many recipients were there in the inaugural edition of the Arjuna Award in 1961?

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Answer

20 recipients

Explanation

The Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961, and a total of 20 athletes were conferred this honor in the first year.

Key Points

  • > Year: 1961
  • > Number of recipients: 20
  • > Award for contribution to sports

Additional Information

  • >The first female recipient was hockey player Anne Lumsden.
  • >P. K. Banerjee (Football) was one of the recipients in the first year.
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