The Sports Ministry today said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Olympic Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards. In an official statement, the Ministry said the decision has been taken so that athletes do not have to wait for one year after their medal-winning performances at the Olympic Games. DD NEWS LIVE (24X7). ‘DD News’ is the News Channel of India's Public Service Broadcaster 'Prasar Bharati'. DD News has been successfully discharging its responsibility to give balanced, fair and accurate news without sensationalizing as well as by carrying different shades of opinion. Follow DD News on Twitter (English):.