Sardar Singh’s Khel Ratna nomination has been questioned as a British woman had filed an assault case against Singh with Ludhiana police. As per report, Singh had tortured her “mentally, emotionally and physically,” even pushing her to undergo abortion when he was in relationship with her. However , Indian Olympic Association and sports ministry officials did not respond to the question. Rule No 5.9 of the Khel Ratna nomination states: “The nominating authorities are required to certify in the form itself that the nominees are clear from vigilance/disciplinary angles and are not involved in acts of criminal and moral turpitude nature.