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

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

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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 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 captain Anjum Chopra, the sports ministry stated in a circular. The annual honours also include the Lifetime Achievement award, the Rahstriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, and the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad trophy for the year 2021. The selection committee also includes hockey coach Baldev Singh, Sports Authority of India Director General Sandip Pradhan, and senior journalists Vijay Lokapally and Vikrant Gupta.

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Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu Bhaker ‘snub’
20 hours, 17 minutes ago

Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu Bhaker ‘snub’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi/ Mumbai: The sports ministry on Monday said that double Olympic medal-winning pistol shooter Manu Bhaker’s name was not considered for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award because she had not applied for the India’s highest sporting honour, even as her family raised questions about the need for an application by the athlete in a year when her …

WFI polls: Vinesh Phogat to now return Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards
11 months, 3 weeks 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, …

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 …

Khel Ratna award is truly special: Satwik
1 year ago

Khel Ratna award is truly special: Satwik

The Hindu  

Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is truly special, and getting it ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics is equally significant and a huge morale-booster, said R. Satiwiksairaj, after he and his doubles partner Chirag Shetty, were formally named to receive the prestigious award on Wednesday. We feel it is a recognition of our achievements certainly, and we give credit to …

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 …

Jyothi Surekha not recommended for Khel Ratna Award leaves father, Surendra, “disappointed”
1 year ago

Jyothi Surekha not recommended for Khel Ratna Award leaves father, Surendra, “disappointed”

The Hindu  

It is disgusting to see that Jyothi Surekha’s name doesn’t figure in the list of athletes recommended for the Maj. Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by the Union Sports Ministry, said the ace woman archer’s father-cum-mentor V. Surendra in a statement on Wednesday. “It is disappointing that Surekha who has the rare distinction of winning a medal every year in …

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 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 …

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 …

Khel Ratna Krishna Nagar's Mother Passes Away Hours Before He Received the Award
3 years, 1 month ago

Khel Ratna Krishna Nagar's Mother Passes Away Hours Before He Received the Award

News 18  

Para shuttler and Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Krishna Nagar’s 49-year-old mother passed away in a tragic incident, just hours before the player received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award from the hands of President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. Krishna had won gold in the men’s singles SH6 category at the Tokyo Paralympics and was …

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 …

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast; Para-athletes feted like never before at National Sports awards
3 years, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast; Para-athletes feted like never before at National Sports awards

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 Ram Nath Kovind The award carries a medallion, a certificate and Rs. Defending …

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 …

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award
3 years, 1 month ago

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

Hindustan Times  

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award from Indian President Ram Nath Kovind. Neeraj Chopra receives the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Apart from Chopra, Ravi Kumar, who won a silver medal in wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics, also received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna. Avani Lekhara, who won a …

List of the National Sports Awards of India
3 years, 1 month ago

List of the National Sports Awards of India

India Today  

The National Sports Awards of India comprise six different awards given to sportspersons of India by the Central Government. Apart from the six National Sports Awards described below, the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is also given alongside the other sports awards since 2004. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, formerly known as the …

'It's been an outstanding journey', says Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; Sports Ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

National Sports Awards 2021: Manpreet Singh added to Khel Ratna winners list; sports ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees
3 years, 1 month 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 …

National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain, Mithali Raj Among 9 Others to Get Khel Ratna
3 years, 1 month ago

National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain, Mithali Raj Among 9 Others to Get Khel Ratna

News 18  

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and Indian men’s hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, Para Shooter Avani Lekhara, Para Athlete Sumit Antil, Para-Badminton players Pramod Bhagat and Krishna Nagar, Para Shooter Manish Narwal, cricketer Mithali Raj, footballer Sunil Chhetri and Indian men’s hockey team captain Manprit Singh are the 12 sportspersons who will be …

Avani Lekhara and Krishna Nagar: Two Paralympians from Rajasthan Nominated for Khel Ratna
3 years, 1 month ago

Avani Lekhara and Krishna Nagar: Two Paralympians from Rajasthan Nominated for Khel Ratna

News 18  

Two paralympic players from Rajasthan, Avani Lekhara, and Krishna Nagar, who won gold medals in the recently held Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, have been recommended for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the highest recognition for sports in the country. Avani bagged two medals in shooting while Nagar won gold in the badminton SH6 category. Avani is the first …

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya among 11 athletes recommended for Khel Ratna award
3 years, 1 month ago

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya among 11 athletes recommended for Khel Ratna award

Firstpost  

The announcement of the national sports awards was delayed in order to consider the performance of the para-athletes in the Tokyo Paralympics. New Delhi: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games, and silver medal-winning wrestler Ravi Dahiya were on Wednesday recommended for the Khel Ratna as an …

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

JSW Group announces cash rewards for Tokyo Olympic medallists
3 years, 4 months ago

JSW Group announces cash rewards for Tokyo Olympic medallists

The Hindu  

The JSW Group on Thursday announced cash awards for India's Tokyo Olympic medallists and their support staff with Rs one crore reserved for Neeraj Chopra, who became the country's first track and field athlete to win a gold. "Neeraj Chopra will be awarded Rs 1 crore cash grant while his coach Klaus Bartonietz and Physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha will be awarded …

National Sports Awards function delayed to include Paralympic performers
3 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards function delayed to include Paralympic performers

The Hindu  

The National Sports Awards function, which is held on August 29 every year, has been pushed back since the government wants the selection panel to consider the performances of the para-athletes competing in the Tokyo Paralympics. "National sports award committee has been formed for this year but Paralympics are yet to be held so we want to add winners from …

BJP, Shiv Sena spar over MVA govt constituting IT award after Rajiv Gandhi
3 years, 4 months ago

BJP, Shiv Sena spar over MVA govt constituting IT award after Rajiv Gandhi

India Today  

The BJP has called out its former Maharashtra ally Shiv Sena for "double standards" over the constitution of an IT award after former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. The Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra, which includes Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP, decided to constitute an IT award after Rajiv Gandhi. The announcement of the new award came two days after …

Tokyo Olympics: Punjab government to honour Neeraj Chopra and Olympians from state at felicitation function
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Punjab government to honour Neeraj Chopra and Olympians from state at felicitation function

India Today  

Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Tuesday said the state government will honour Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Tokyo Games medal winners and participants from Punjab with cash awards worth at a felicitation function in Chandigarh on August 12. Sodhi said Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will honour the Olympians while Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore would be the …

Khel Ratna named after Dhyan Chand
3 years, 4 months ago

Khel Ratna named after Dhyan Chand

The Hindu  

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna stands renamed as the “Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna”. “I have been getting many requests from citizens across India to name the Khel Ratna Award after Major Dhyan Chand. Respecting their sentiment, the Khel Ratna Award will hereby be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award!” read Mr. Modi’s tweet. Though Congress’ chief spokesperson …

'It is the right step', sports fraternity welcomes move to rename Khel Ratna award after Major Dhyan Chand
3 years, 4 months ago

'It is the right step', sports fraternity welcomes move to rename Khel Ratna award after Major Dhyan Chand

Firstpost  

Dhyan Chand is widely regarded as the greatest player in hockey. New Delhi: India’s sporting fraternity on Friday welcomed the renaming of the Khel Ratna in the honour of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, saying that it is only befitting that the country’s highest sporting honour is named after one of its greatest. “It is only fitting that the country’s …

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand
3 years, 4 months ago

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand

The Hindu  

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 citizens across …

Khel Ratna Award renamed after Dhyan Chand
3 years, 4 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 …

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to be called Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, announces PM Narendra Modi
3 years, 4 months ago

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna to be called Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, announces PM Narendra Modi

Firstpost  

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 …

National sports awards selection delayed to include Indian Olympic medallists
3 years, 5 months ago

National sports awards selection delayed to include Indian Olympic medallists

The Hindu  

The process of picking this year's national sports awards winners is set to be postponed until after the Olympic Games to ensure that medal winners in Tokyo are duly considered by the selection panel, which is yet to be instituted. The awards are given away each year by the country's president on August 29, the National Sports Day, which is …

National Sports Awards Selection Process to Be Delayed to Include Olympic Medallists
3 years, 5 months ago

National Sports Awards Selection Process to Be Delayed to Include Olympic Medallists

News 18  

The process of picking this year’s national sports awards winners is set to be postponed until after the Olympic Games to ensure that medal winners in Tokyo are duly considered by the selection panel, which is yet to be instituted. The awards are given away each year by the country’s president on August 29, the National Sports Day which is …

BAI recommends Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth\'s name for Khel Ratna Award
3 years, 5 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 …

Neeraj Chopra Nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by AFI
3 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra Nominated for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by AFI

News 18  

Olympic-bound star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the Athletics Federation of India. This is the fourth time Chopra is being recommended for the Khel Ratna since 2018. “Neeraj has been recommended by the awards committee for the Khel Ratna this year,” an official source told PTI on condition of anonymity. …

Neeraj Chopra nominated for Khel Ratna by AFI
3 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra nominated for Khel Ratna by AFI

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the Athletics Federation of India. This is the fourth time Chopra is being recommended for the Khel Ratna since 2018. "Neeraj has been recommended by the awards committee for the Khel Ratna this year," an official source told PTI on condition of anonymity. …

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

TTFI recommends Sharath Kamal for Khel Ratna

The Hindu  

India's finest table tennis player Sharath Kamal has been recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the sport's governing body TTFI. 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 India's first ever table tennis medal in the …

Odisha government nominates sprinter Dutee Chand for Khel Ratna
3 years, 5 months ago

Odisha government nominates sprinter Dutee Chand for Khel Ratna

Firstpost  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Tuesday nominated ace sprinter Dutee Chand for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country’s highest sporting honour. The Indian sprint ace broke her own 100m national record, clocking 11.7 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 4 in Patiala last week to miss the automatic Olympic qualification time by 0.02 seconds. The Sports and Youth Services …

Odisha govt. nominates Dutee for Khel Ratna
3 years, 5 months ago

Odisha govt. nominates Dutee for Khel Ratna

The Hindu  

Odisha government on Tuesday nominated ace sprinter Dutee Chand for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sporting honour. The Indian sprint ace broke her own 100m national record, clocking 11.7 seconds at the Indian Grand Prix 4 in Patiala last week to miss the automatic Olympic qualification time by 0.02 seconds. The Sports and Youth Services Department …

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