BCCI congratulates Rohit Sharma for becoming fourth Indian cricketer to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
4 years, 4 months ago

BCCI congratulates Rohit Sharma for becoming fourth Indian cricketer to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday congratulated opener and limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma for becoming the fourth Indian batsman to be conferred with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. "Congratulations @ImRo45 for being conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, 2020, India’s highest sporting honour. During the period of consideration for the award - January 2016 to December 2019 - Rohit scored the joint-most number of ODI centuries, the second-most international centuries after Kohli, most T20I runs with a tally of 1766, joint-most number of T20I centuries, scored is third ODI double ton, the most number of international sixes with a tally of 263 and a record five World Cup centuries. Besides Rohit, woman paddler Manika Batra, Rio Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Mariappan Thangavelu, women's hockey captain Rani Rampal and decorated wrestler Vinesh Phogat will also receive the award.

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It’s cherry on top: Para-shuttler Nitesh on Arjuna award, eyes Khel Ratna in future
5 days, 8 hours ago

It’s cherry on top: Para-shuttler Nitesh on Arjuna award, eyes Khel Ratna in future

The Hindu  

In a season of discontent among some Paralympic medallists over a perceived snub in the annual national honours, para-shuttler Kumar Nitesh is grateful and elated in equal measure after being finalised for the Arjuna award, determined to work harder for a Khel Ratna in the near future. Some para-athletes like Paris gold-winning archer Harvinder Singh have expressed disappointment at not …

DC Edit | Don’t devalue Khel Ratna
6 days, 23 hours ago

DC Edit | Don’t devalue Khel Ratna

Deccan Chronicle  

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna sporting awards list for the year has the world chess champion, D. Gukesh, as well as the double Olympic bronze medallist, Manu Bhaker, besides the hockey captain, Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar. To revamp the system that currently allows sporting federations, Khel Ratna awardees and individual sportspeople to nominate themselves for the honour, …

Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients
1 week, 1 day ago

Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients

Hindustan Times  

India's twin-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh have been named among the four recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, as confirmed by the sports ministry, according to PTI on Thursday. India's men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar are the other two recipients of this year’s Khel Ratna Award, which is …

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award: Sports Ministry
1 week, 1 day ago

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award: Sports Ministry

The Hindu  

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has been chosen for the Khel Ratna award along with chess World Champion D Gukesh, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar, as per the announcement made by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday. Long ago, the Union Sports Ministry proposed Saina Nehwal’s name and gave her the Khel …

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Picked For Khel Ratna Award. See Full List
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1 week, 1 day ago

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Picked For Khel Ratna Award. See Full List

ABP News  

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday announced Khel Ratna Award for Hockey team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker, Paralympic Gold medallist Praveen Kumar and Chess World Champion Gukesh D. The prestigious Khel Ratna Awards will be presented to the recipients by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Ministry of Youth …

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners
1 week, 1 day ago

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners

India Today  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2024. National Sports Day 2024: Full list of award winners Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 Awarded for outstanding performance in sports. Shri Gukesh D - Chess Shri Harmanpreet Singh - Hockey Shri Praveen Kumar - Para-Athletics Ms. Manu Bhaker - Shooting Arjuna …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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1 week, 3 days ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

After the thrilling Test match in Melbourne, the focus now shifts to Sydney where the New Year Test will be played between India and Australia. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Rohit Sharma admits Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rohit Sharma has admitted that Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in the ongoing Test series …

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism

Firstpost  

Both Bhaker and Harvinder, who were among India’s standout performers in Paris Olympics and Paralympics respectively, have been critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Both Bhaker and Harvinder, however, have been in the news lately for being critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. “Discrimination in sports’ …

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna Row, THIS Indian Gold-Medalist Highlights 'Discrimination' In Sports Awards

ABP News  

Indian archer Harvinder Singh, who won a gold at Paris Paralympics, on Tuesday alleged "discrimination" in the distribution of sports awards and questioned why the Khel Ratna honour was not bestowed on this year's medallists at the Games like the Tokyo edition. Following India's gold-winning performance at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics, shooter Avani Lekhara, javelin thrower Sumit Antil and shuttler …

Sportstar Rajasthan Conclave - Meet the speakers: From Rajyavardhan Rathore and Ajay Jadeja to Jake Lush McCrum and Divyakriti Singh Rathore
2 months ago

Sportstar Rajasthan Conclave - Meet the speakers: From Rajyavardhan Rathore and Ajay Jadeja to Jake Lush McCrum and Divyakriti Singh Rathore

The Hindu  

The third season of the Sportstar Sports Conclave gathers leading athletes, industry experts, and key stakeholders from Rajasthan’s sports community for a day-long exploration of the current sports landscape and ways to herald a sporting revolution in the region. Here is the line-up, along with their respective topics: KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore File photo | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore …

Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna awarded to 5 people so far in 2024, highest in a single year

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, alongside agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, will be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao This year's five recipients surpass the four awarded in 1999, marking the highest number of Bharat Ratnas awarded in a single …

From Ravi Shastri, Shubman Gill to Deepti Sharma: Full list of winners at BCCI Awards 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

From Ravi Shastri, Shubman Gill to Deepti Sharma: Full list of winners at BCCI Awards 2024

India TV News  

It was a glitzy evening in Hyderabad as the who's who of Indian cricket was present in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's annual NAMAN awards to felicitate the best performances across age-group, domestic and international cricket for men and women. Legendary cricketers Farokh Engineer and Ravi Shastri headlined the evening winning the Lifetime Achievement awards while Shubman …

WATCH: Mohammed Shami Receives Arjuna Award From President Droupadi Murmu
1 year ago

WATCH: Mohammed Shami Receives Arjuna Award From President Droupadi Murmu

ABP News  

Mohammed Shami, the star India speedster, was bestowed with the Arjuna Award by president Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday. However, the hosts ended up losing the summit clash against Australia in a massive heartbreak for fans who were anticipating a third World Cup win for Team India especially because of the way the team …

WFI polls: Vinesh Phogat to now return Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards
1 year ago

WFI polls: Vinesh Phogat to now return Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards

Hindustan Times  

Double World Championships bronze medallist and two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat announced on Tuesday that she is returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat during a press conference after Sanjay Singh, an associate of BJP MP and former chief of Wrestling Federation of India Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, became the new President of WFI, in New Delhi, Thursday, …

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi
1 year ago

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi

The Hindu  

World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat on December 26 said she is returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government protesting against the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh as the Wrestling Federation of India president, the wrestler wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Vinesh's decision comes days after Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia and …

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, writes letter to PM Modi
1 year ago

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, writes letter to PM Modi

India TV News  

India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced that she is returning her prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award on Tuesday, December 26. After fellow compatriots Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik hit out at Sanjay Singh's election to the Wrestling Federation of India President, Vinesh also appealed to PM Modi. Vinesh was among the top Indian wrestlers during a …

Krishan Pathak, Sushila Chanu, Shivendra Singh and Vineet Sharma Lauded by Hockey India For Their Achievements
1 year ago

Krishan Pathak, Sushila Chanu, Shivendra Singh and Vineet Sharma Lauded by Hockey India For Their Achievements

News 18  

Hockey India on Thursday extended its heartfelt congratulations to Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Shivendra Singh, and Vineet Kumar Sharma for being named for the prestigious National Awards for 2023. Former India men’s team player Vineet Kumar Sharma has been awarded with Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement. “This marks an incredible milestone for hockey as we celebrate the …

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award
1 year ago

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award

The Hindu  

December 20, 2023 07:55 pm | Updated December 21, 2023 08:37 am IST - New Delhi The Sports Ministry on Wednesday put its stamp on the nominations for the annual sports awards, confirming the prestigious Khel Ratna honour for badminton players Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and the Arjuna award for 26 sports persons, including pacer Mohammed Shami. The …

National Sports Awards 2023: Khel Ratna confirmed for Satwik-Chirag; Shami among 26 Arjuna Award recipients
1 year ago

National Sports Awards 2023: Khel Ratna confirmed for Satwik-Chirag; Shami among 26 Arjuna Award recipients

Firstpost  

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games while Mohammed Shami was the leading wicket-taker in the ICC World Cup. Ace badminton men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to be bestowed with the prestigious Khel Ratna Award while India pacer Mohammed Shami is among the 26 recipients of the Arjuna Award. Here’s …

National Sports Awards 2023 Sports Ministry Confirms Khel Ratna Satwik Chirag Arjuna Award For Mohammed Shami Full List Of Awardees
1 year ago

National Sports Awards 2023 Sports Ministry Confirms Khel Ratna Satwik Chirag Arjuna Award For Mohammed Shami Full List Of Awardees

ABP News  

National Sports Awards 2023: The Sports Ministry announced the final list of nominations for the annual sports awards, giving the prestigious Khel Ratna honour to badminton players Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with the Arjuna award for 26 sports personalities, including the prolific pacer Mohammed Shami. In the university category, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, secured the prestigious …

Mohammed Shami and 25 others to receive Arjuna Award for 2023 | Check full list
1 year ago

Mohammed Shami and 25 others to receive Arjuna Award for 2023 | Check full list

India TV News  

The star Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami is set to receive a prestigious Arjuna Award for his sensational performance in 2023. The experienced bowler was a leading wicket-taker in the recently concluded ICC ODI World Cup 2023 with 24 wickets in just seven innings and is the only cricketer among 26 athletes to receive an award in 2023. Arjuna Award, India's …

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna
1 year ago

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

The Hindu  

Pacer Mohammed Shami, one of the architects of India’s near successful World Cup campaign, has been nominated for this year’s Arjuna Award, while men’s doubles badminton pair of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. They include men’s hockey players Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Sushila Chanu, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale and …

In pictures: Sharath Kamal honoured with Khel Ratna; Nikhat Zareen, Praggnanandhaa get Arjuna Award
2 years, 1 month ago

In pictures: Sharath Kamal honoured with Khel Ratna; Nikhat Zareen, Praggnanandhaa get Arjuna Award

The Hindu  

Table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal was on Wednesday bestowed with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country’s highest sporting honour, by President Droupadi Murmu in a glittering National Sports Awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday. New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu presents Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to table tennis player Sharath Kamal Achanta during …

National Sports Awards 2022: Sharath Kamal to receive Khel Ratna; Lakshya, Sable win Arjuna award
2 years, 1 month ago

National Sports Awards 2022: Sharath Kamal to receive Khel Ratna; Lakshya, Sable win Arjuna award

The Hindu  

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced on Monday that the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2022 will be given to table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal on November 30. Sharath Kamal had a sparkling outing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where he clinched four medals, including three golds. The Ministry also revealed a list of sportspersons who …

Ravichandran Ashwin among four nominees for ICC Test Cricketer of the year award
3 years ago

Ravichandran Ashwin among four nominees for ICC Test Cricketer of the year award

The Hindu  

Seasoned India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Tuesday shortlisted as one of the four nominees for the ICC Test Cricketer of the year award. The other individual categories include Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for men’s Cricketer of the Year, Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for Women’s Cricketer of the Year, men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, women’s ODI Cricketer of the …

Virat Kohli congratulates National Sports awardees: ‘Your excellence will inspire many’
3 years, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli congratulates National Sports awardees: ‘Your excellence will inspire many’

Hindustan Times  

India's Test and ODI captain Virat Kohli on Sunday congratulated the athletes and coaches who were awarded during the National Sports Awards on November 13. Kohli, who was conferred with Khel Ratna award in 2018, said the awardees' excellence will inspire many people to pursue their sporting passion. Neeraj Chopra, the javelin thrower who became the only second Indian to …

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation
3 years, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra led the star cast at the National Sports Awards presentation ceremony but para-athletes stole the show at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday. Neeraj was among the 12 recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from the President Mr. Ram Nath Kovind The award carries a medallion, a certificate and ₹25 …

India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony
3 years, 1 month ago

India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, India opener Shikhar Dhawan, veteran woman cricketer Mithali Raj and history-making Paralympic stars shared the spotlight as an unprecedented 12 sportspersons were presented with India's highest sporting honour -- the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna -- by President Ram Nath Kovind here on Saturday. Besides the 23-year-old star, other recipients of the …

Sunil Chhetri Receives The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award - News18
3 years, 1 month ago

Sunil Chhetri Receives The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award - News18

News 18  

Indian Senior Men’s National Team captain Sunil Chhetri received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from honourable President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind earlier today. WATCH SUNIL CHHETRI RECEIVE THE KHEL RATNA AWARD: President Ram Nath Kovind confers Major Dhyan Chand #KhelRatnaAward 2021 on Footballer Sunil ChhetriLIVE Stream here📲 https://t.co/yKUBRZIa97 pic.twitter.com/lbTELleXOl — Doordarshan Sports November 13, 2021 “One …

National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Kumar among 12 awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
3 years, 1 month ago

National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Kumar among 12 awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

India TV News  

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, India opener Shikhar Dhawan, veteran woman cricketer Mithali Raj and history-making Paralympic stars shared the spotlight as an unprecedented 12 sportspersons were presented with India's highest sporting honour -- the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna -- by President Ram Nath Kovind here on Saturday. Besides the 23-year-old star, other recipients of the Khel Ratna …

Mithali Raj: 'Khel Ratna Award a recognition for women’s cricket’
3 years, 2 months ago

Mithali Raj: 'Khel Ratna Award a recognition for women’s cricket’

The Hindu  

“The Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is truly something special in my career and I am really grateful to each and every one who has supported me over the years,” said India women’s cricket team captain Mithali Raj on Wednesday. The ignorance about women’s cricket which was there when I started playing the game is not there any more thanks …

Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee, says it has been a dream journey
3 years, 2 months ago

Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee, says it has been a dream journey

India TV News  

The first footballer to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian maestro Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday said the journey that he has been through in the last 16 years has been nothing short of a dream. Since his India debut on June 12, 2005 against Pakistan in Quetta, Chhetri has rewritten the country's football history many …

'It's been an outstanding journey', says Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee
3 years, 2 months ago

'It's been an outstanding journey', says Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee

Firstpost  

“It has been amazing to play for the National team, for so many years, for the number of matches, it has been an outstanding journey,” said the 36-year-old year talismanic India captain in an AIFF release. New Delhi: The first footballer to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian maestro Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday said the …

Honoured to Be Awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Neeraj Chopra
3 years, 2 months ago

Honoured to Be Awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Neeraj Chopra

News 18  

New Delhi: Named for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after winning a historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said he would continue to work hard to bring more laurels for the country. The 23-year old Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold in the Tokyo …

"No One Deserves it More Than Sunil": AIFF President Congratulates Chhetri for Khel Ratna
3 years, 2 months ago

"No One Deserves it More Than Sunil": AIFF President Congratulates Chhetri for Khel Ratna

News 18  

All India Football Federation congratulated Indian senior men’s national team captain Sunil Chhetri on being named in the coveted list for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Sunil who had earlier been named as a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri Award, is the first ever Indian Footballer to be named as the winner of the Khel Ratna. I …

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; Sports Ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees
3 years, 2 months ago

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; Sports Ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12, with the ceremony scheduled for November 13 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This year's awards selection committee was headed by Justice Mukundakam Sharma and included three-time …

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; sports ministry approves 35 Arjuna awardees
3 years, 2 months ago

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; sports ministry approves 35 Arjuna awardees

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12, with the ceremony scheduled for November 13 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. READ: Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj and Sunil Chhetri among 12 recommended for Khel Ratna …

Manpreet Singh, Sunil Chhetri to get Khel Ratna
3 years, 2 months ago

Manpreet Singh, Sunil Chhetri to get Khel Ratna

India TV News  

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12, with the ceremony scheduled for November 13 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This year's awards selection committee was headed by Justice Mukundakam Sharma and included three-time …

National Sports Awards 2021: Manpreet Singh added to Khel Ratna winners list; sports ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees
3 years, 2 months ago

National Sports Awards 2021: Manpreet Singh added to Khel Ratna winners list; sports ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees

Firstpost  

Manpreet was originally recommended for the Arjuna Award but he joined veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh as the second hockey player in the list of awardees for the highest sporting honour. New Delhi: Olympic bronze-winning Indian men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number …

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna
3 years, 2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

India TV News  

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win individual Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games, and silver medal-winning wrestler Ravi Dahiya were on Wednesday recommended for the Khel Ratna as an unprecedented 11 athletes were selected for the country's highest sporting honour. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, seasoned hockey goalkeeper …

Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj and Sunil Chhetri among 12 recommended for Khel Ratna Award
3 years, 2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj and Sunil Chhetri among 12 recommended for Khel Ratna Award

The Hindu  

Neeraj Chopra, who bagged gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, was among the 12 athletes who were recommended for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award - India's highest sporting honour. Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was added to the list of Khel Ratna awardees on November 2, taking the total number of this year's winners to …

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Sunil Chhetri Among 11 Nominated for Khel Ratna Award
3 years, 2 months ago

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Sunil Chhetri Among 11 Nominated for Khel Ratna Award

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics gold-medalist Neeraj Chopra and silver medal-winning wrestler Ravi Dahiya were nominated for Khel Ratna Award as an unprecedented 11 athletes were selected for the country’s highest sporting honour on Wednesday. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain, Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper P Sreejesh were also picked for Khel Ratna Award. Para-shooter Avani Lekhara was included …

Devendra Jhajharia, Sarita Devi Named in National Sports Awards Selection Committee
3 years, 4 months ago

Devendra Jhajharia, Sarita Devi Named in National Sports Awards Selection Committee

News 18  

Three-time Paralympic medal-winning javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, and ex-world champion boxer L Sarita Devi have been named in the selection committee for this year’s National Sports Awards. Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Mukundakum Sharma has been picked as the chairperson of the committee, which also includes decorated former shooter Anjali Bhagwat and former women’s cricket team …

Devendra Jhajharia, Venkatesh Prasad named in National Sports Awards selection committee
3 years, 4 months ago

Devendra Jhajharia, Venkatesh Prasad named in National Sports Awards selection committee

India TV News  

Three-time Paralympic medal-winning javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, and ex-world champion boxer L Sarita Devi have been named in the selection committee for this year's National Sports Awards. Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Mukundakum Sharma has been picked as the chairperson of the committee, which also includes decorated former shooter Anjali Bhagwat and former women's cricket team …

National Sports Awards: Devendra Jhajharia, Venkatesh Prasad named in selection committee
3 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards: Devendra Jhajharia, Venkatesh Prasad named in selection committee

Firstpost  

Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Mukundakum Sharma has been picked as the chairperson of the committee, which also includes decorated former shooter Anjali Bhagwat and former women’s cricket team captain Anjum Chopra New Delhi: Three-time Paralympic medal-winning javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia, former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, and ex-world champion boxer L Sarita Devi have been named in the selection committee for …

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand
3 years, 5 months ago

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's highest sporting honour Khel Ratna Award, which was named after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, was on Friday rechristened in the honour of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand following the admirable performance of both men's and women's hockey teams in the Tokyo Olympics. Making the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had been getting many requests from …

TTFI recommends Sharath Kamal for Khel Ratna Award
3 years, 5 months ago

TTFI recommends Sharath Kamal for Khel Ratna Award

Hindustan Times  

India's finest table tennis player Sharath Kamal has been recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the sport's governing body TTFI. TTFI recommends Sharath Kamal for Khel Ratna Award. The world number 32 is a multiple-time gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games but his bigger achievement is being part of the bronze-winning team at the 2018 Asian Games, ensuring …

FMSCI nominates navigator Musa Sherif for Khel Ratna award
3 years, 6 months ago

FMSCI nominates navigator Musa Sherif for Khel Ratna award

India TV News  

Breaking with tradition, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India has proposed the name of senior co-driver Musa Sherif for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Rally drivers normally get the accolades but this is the first time that the name of a co-driver has been put up for the highest sports award in the country. Gaurav Gill is …

BAI recommends Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth\'s name for Khel Ratna Award
3 years, 6 months ago

BAI recommends Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth\'s name for Khel Ratna Award

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Badminton Association of India has recommended the names of Kidambi Srikanth and Sai Praneeth for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. For Arjuna Award, BAI has put forward the names of HS Prannoy, Pranav Jerry Chopra, and Sameer Verma. "This time we have given two names for the Khel Ratna award and for Arjuna Award, we have …

AIFF recommends Sunil Chhetri for Khel Ratna, Bala Devi's name put up for Arjuna Award
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AIFF recommends Sunil Chhetri for Khel Ratna, Bala Devi's name put up for Arjuna Award

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National women’s football team striker Bala Devi, who is currently playing for Rangers in the Scottish Women’s Premier League, has been recommended for the coveted Arjuna Award. Talismanic India captain Sunil Chhetri has been recommended for this year’s Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country’s highest sporting honour, by the All India Football Federation. “We have recommended Sunil Chhetri for the …

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