New Delhi (AFP) - Retired cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar was awarded India's highest civilian award on Tuesday, the Bharat Ratna, making him the first Indian sportsperson to receive the honour.
Tendulkar, who at 40 is the youngest-ever recipient, was congratulated by President Pranab Mukherjee during a brief ceremony that saw thunderous applause at the presidential palace.
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