Q. Who was the first sports person to receive the Padma Vibhushan award?
Answer:
Viswanathan Anand
Notes: Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 1991–92, India’s highest sporting honour. In 2007, he was awarded India’s second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, making him the first sportsperson to receive the award.