It’s cherry on top: Para-shuttler Nitesh on Arjuna award, eyes Khel Ratna in future
4 days, 6 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 being finalised for Khel Ratna, which will be given to shooter Manu Bhaker, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, chess world champion D Gukesh and Paralympic gold-winning high-jumper Praveen Kumar. Asked if he expected a Khel Ratna too following his exploits in Paris, Nitesh said, “After the gold medallists of Tokyo 2021 were nominated for the Khel Ratna award, this year there was talk among the athletes that gold medallists would get Khel Ratna. | Photo Credit: REUTERS “For me, the Arjuna award was the first thing, and now I think I’ll have my eyes on Khel Ratna.

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National Sports Awards 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award winners
1 day, 9 hours ago

National Sports Awards 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award winners

The Hindu  

Double Olympic-medalist Manu Bhaker, chess world champion Gukesh, gold-medalist Paralympian Praveen Kumar, and captain of the bronze-medal-winning Indian hockey team Harmanpreet Singh are the four athletes who will be presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, as a part of the National Sports Awards 2024 announced by the Sports Ministry. The Arjuna awards for outstanding performance in Sports …

Off-side: National Sports Awards have always had a touch of the absurd
3 days, 7 hours ago

Off-side: National Sports Awards have always had a touch of the absurd

The Hindu  

This is now a tradition, isn’t it? Manu’s exclusion is especially strange since she won bronze medals in the 10m air pistol individual and 10m air pistol mixed team events in an otherwise lacklustre Paris Olympics for India. In the last Olympic year, in 2021, the Government gave 35 Arjuna Awards and 12 Khel Ratna, previously an honour reserved for …

DC Edit | Don’t devalue Khel Ratna
5 days, 20 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, …

Biggest achievement of life but plenty more to come: Harmanpreet Singh on Khel Ratna award
6 days, 2 hours ago

Biggest achievement of life but plenty more to come: Harmanpreet Singh on Khel Ratna award

The Hindu  

Elated to become a Khel Ratna awardee after his career-defining Olympic performance, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said the honour is a recognition of his “fascinating” journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve. Double Olympic-medallist shooter Manu Bhaker, chess world champion D Gukesh, Harmanpreet and Paralympic high jump gold-winner Praveen Kumar were finalised for the …

Would have been nice to see more para-athletes get Khel Ratna: Praveen Kumar
6 days, 3 hours ago

Would have been nice to see more para-athletes get Khel Ratna: Praveen Kumar

The Hindu  

Para high-jumper Praveen Kumar is glad to be among the four Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees thanks to his gold-winning show in the Paris Paralympics but he says he would have been happier if more para-athletes were picked for the country’s highest sporting honour. Praveen will be bestowed the Khel Ratna along with three able-bodied athletes -- double Olympic medal-winning …

Manu Bhaker to receive Khel Ratna along with D Gukesh and two others, confirms Sports Ministry
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1 week ago

Manu Bhaker to receive Khel Ratna along with D Gukesh and two others, confirms Sports Ministry

Firstpost  

Besides Bhaker and Gukesh, India men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Praveen Kumar are the others who have been nominated for the highest sporting honour in the country. Shooting sensation Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh had achieved historic feats in the Paris Olympics and the FIDE World Championship respectively last year. Image credit: X/FIDE …

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

D Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna honour: It will motivate me to work harder
1 week ago

D Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna honour: It will motivate me to work harder

India Today  

India’s chess sensation D Gukesh was over the moon after he was chosen for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. After being named for the Khel Ratna Award, Gukesh said that it had motivated him to keep putting in the hard yards. “I am extremely humbled and honoured to know that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced …

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

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh and 2 others to receive Khel Ratna Award
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1 week ago

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh and 2 others to receive Khel Ratna Award

India Today  

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker and world chess champion D Gukesh are among the four athletes who will be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on January 17, the Sports Ministry announced on Thursday, January 2. Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympian Praveen Kumar will also receive the Khel Ratna Award from the President …

Paralympic double silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya questions panel for overlooking him for Khel Ratna
1 week, 5 days ago

Paralympic double silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya questions panel for overlooking him for Khel Ratna

The Hindu  

Two-time Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya voiced his disappointment over not being nominated for the prestigious Khel Ratna Award despite his “consistent” performances on the world stage. READ: Hima Das suspended for 16 months for whereabouts failure from July 2023; eligible now to compete “People say it doesn’t matter, but why doesn’t it matter? Even after all that, if I …

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism
1 week, 6 days 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’ …

‘Same gold, same pride, why not same award?’: Amid Manu Bhaker controversy, India's paralympic champion cries foul
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Same gold, same pride, why not same award?’: Amid Manu Bhaker controversy, India's paralympic champion cries foul

Hindustan Times  

Paralympics gold medallist archer Harvinder Singh alleged “discrimination” in sports awards after his name did not feature in the list recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna award. Although a sports ministry spokesperson has done damage control by confirming that the list is yet to be finalised, the absence of double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker from the initial list, which featured …

Manu Bhaker's name to be added to final list for Khel Ratna award after major backlash: ‘List not final yet'
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Manu Bhaker's name to be added to final list for Khel Ratna award after major backlash: ‘List not final yet'

Hindustan Times  

A day after Manu Bhaker's absence from among those recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna award created a furore, it is reliably learnt that her name is likely to be added to the final list after union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya takes a call on the matter in a few days. There was no formal announcement but the initial list …

Manu Bhaker's father reveals daughter's chat after Khel Ratna axe: 'Shouldn't have won medals for country'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Manu Bhaker's father reveals daughter's chat after Khel Ratna axe: 'Shouldn't have won medals for country'

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker despite being the two-time Olympic medallist for India, the only one for the country in the single edition, wasn't shortlisted for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While the earlier statement from the sports ministry stated that Manu Bhaker hadn't applied for it, later, the statement suggested that this wasn't the final list and the sport shooter …

Khel Ratna row: Maybe lapse on my part, says Manu Bhaker
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Khel Ratna row: Maybe lapse on my part, says Manu Bhaker

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Seeking to end all “speculations” after her name was not considered for the Khel Ratna Award, Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted to a possible lapse in her application for the country’s top sports award. The Union Sports Ministry then said on Monday that Bhaker’s name was not considered for the award because she …

Khel Ratna snub: Manu Bhaker hints at ’lapse’ on her part; sports ministry says list is not final
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Khel Ratna snub: Manu Bhaker hints at ’lapse’ on her part; sports ministry says list is not final

Live Mint  

After controversy erupted over Indian shooter and double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker not being shortlisted for the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the 22-year-old pistol ace said her aim was to perform for the country and it would not matter whether she got an award or not. In a post on social media platform X, Manu wrote: "Regarding the ongoing …

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

Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna controversy: There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna controversy: There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part

The Hindu  

Manu Bhaker, the double bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, acknowledged a potential oversight on her part in the nomination process for this year’s National Sports Awards. 1 A day after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports intervened to address the controversy following the selection committee’s unexpected decision, the 22-year-old shooting star took to social media to clarify her …

'Should've made her a cricketer instead': Manu Bhaker's father regrets putting daughter in shooting after Khel Ratna axe
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Should've made her a cricketer instead': Manu Bhaker's father regrets putting daughter in shooting after Khel Ratna axe

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, has expressed disappointment over her daughter's reportedly being ignored for the Khel Ratna list. Manu Bhaker's missing from Khel Ratna nominees In Paris 2024, Bhaker became independent India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics with her bronze-winning performance in the 10m air pistol individual and mixed team events. …

Manu Bhaker’s father slams Khel Ratna Award snub: ‘Is this the way you are encouraging athletes?’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Manu Bhaker’s father slams Khel Ratna Award snub: ‘Is this the way you are encouraging athletes?’

Live Mint  

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker's father has reacted to her daughter's name reportedly not being included among the sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While speaking exclusively to Sports Tak in an interview, Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, said, “What's the point of getting two medals in a single Olympics if you have to beg for …

'There has been a lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker's first reaction to Khel Ratna award nominations snub
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'There has been a lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker's first reaction to Khel Ratna award nominations snub

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker reacted to her snub from the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award nominations with a post on her X page on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Bhaker created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a Summer Olympics since Independence. However, her two Olympics medals were not enough to earn the nomination …

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

India Today  

Para-archer and Paris Paralympics 2024 gold-medallist Harvinder Singh has openly criticized the lack of recognition for Paralympians in the nominations for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. "Discrimination in sports”Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold medalists were awarded by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, but what about Paris 2024 Paralympic Gold medalists? #KhelRatnaAward" @PMOIndia @PTI_News @ANI @ — Harvinder …

Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu Bhaker ‘snub’
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Manu Bhaker's name reportedly absent from nominees list for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Manu Bhaker's name reportedly absent from nominees list for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

Firstpost  

Two-time Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is reportedly absent from the list of sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. India’s two-time Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is reportedly absent from the list of sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. “Tell me, Do I deserve Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award? …

Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy: Why double Olympic medallist was overlooked – 2 things to know
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy: Why double Olympic medallist was overlooked – 2 things to know

Live Mint  

Manu Bhaker is making headlines after reports emerged that the Paris Olympics double medallist wasn't included in the nomination list for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Having suffered a heart-breaking pistol malfunction in Tokyo three years ago, Bhaker made a strong comeback to win her first Olympic bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. According to a …

No Khel Ratna for Manu Bhaker? Officials say Paris Olympics double medallist ‘didn’t apply’; family reacts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

No Khel Ratna for Manu Bhaker? Officials say Paris Olympics double medallist ‘didn’t apply’; family reacts

Live Mint  

In a surprising move, Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker isn't among the sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, according to reports. According to a Times of India report, sports ministry officials stated that Manu Bhaker didn't apply for the country's highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Harmanpreet, Praveen among Khel Ratna …

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, …

Kho-Kho Federation to Screen Nasreen Shaikh's Biopic in Her Honour
1 year ago

Kho-Kho Federation to Screen Nasreen Shaikh's Biopic in Her Honour

News 18  

Kho-Kho Federation of India on Saturday announced that a biopic on Nasreen Shaikh will be screened during the opening ceremony of the ‘Ultimate Kho-Kho’ tournament, scheduled in Cuttack, Odisha, from December 24. To celebrate Nasreen’s outstanding achievement and to further support the ongoing campaign of the Kho-Kho Federation of India, which aims to empower economically deprived children by involving them …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'Better Late Than Never', Says Sharath Kamal on Winning Khel Ratna at 40 Years of Age
2 years, 2 months ago

'Better Late Than Never', Says Sharath Kamal on Winning Khel Ratna at 40 Years of Age

News 18  

At 40, the prestigious Khel Ratna award came pretty late for Sharath Kamal, but the star table tennis player on Saturday said the recognition was “better late than never", and it will inspire him to give one last shot at Olympic glory. Sharath was on Friday recommended as the only athlete for this year’s Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, …

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, 2 months 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 …

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 …

Awarding 12 Khel Ratnas Not Problematic, It's a Celebration of India's Achievers
3 years, 2 months ago

Awarding 12 Khel Ratnas Not Problematic, It's a Celebration of India's Achievers

The Quint  

While the first double issue way back in 2002 invited plenty of scorn and criticism, the Khel Ratna has been awarded to multiple athletes in 2009, 2012, and every year since 2016. After suffering secondary existence for decades after independence, sport in India is finally emerging into its own as a pursuit worthy of our respect and adulation. Perhaps, the …

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