Hockey India announces recommendations for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award
3 years, 5 months ago

Hockey India announces recommendations for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award

Hindustan Times  

Hockey India on Saturday announced the nomination of Indian Men's team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former Women's team player Deepika for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award while Harmanpreet Singh, Vandana Katariya and Navjot Kaur have been nominated for the Arjuna Award. For the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement, Hockey India has recommended former India stalwarts Dr. RP Singh and Ms. M Ch. The period of consideration for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is between January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2020. Speaking about Hockey India's recommendations for the prestigious National Awards, Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam said, “It was a very proud moment for all of us when Rani won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award last year and it is with great pride that we are recommending two of the finest hockey players the country has seen - PR Sreejesh and Deepika - for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award this year.

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Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu Bhaker ‘snub’
8 hours, 28 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 …

P.R. Sreejesh named best men’s goalkeeper, Harmanpreet best male player of the year in FIH 2023-2024 awards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

P.R. Sreejesh named best men’s goalkeeper, Harmanpreet best male player of the year in FIH 2023-2024 awards

The Hindu  

Former Indian goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh was named the ‘Men’s Goalkeeper Of The Year’ while skipper Harmanpreet Singh won the ‘Men’s Player Of The Year’ award for the 2023-24 season, announced the International Hockey Federation on Friday. Harmanpreet, 28, led the country to its second straight bronze medal at the Olympics in Paris this year where he was also the top …

MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team
4 months, 2 weeks ago

MP govt announces Rs 1 crore-reward to hockey player, part of India’s Olympic team

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Chief minister Mohan Yadav on Friday announced a reward of Rs one crore to the hockey player from Madhya Pradesh Vivek Sagar Prasad who was a part of the Indian men’s hockey team that won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. The hockey player, a native of Itarsi in Narmadapuram district in Madhya Pradesh, was appointed as deputy …

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches

Hindustan Times  

Each player of the bronze medal-winning Indian men's hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 will receive a cash reward of ₹15 lakh while the support staff members will get ₹7.7 lakh each, announced Hockey India. This marked India men's hockey team's second consecutive Olympic medal, an achievement last accomplished 52 years ago. India's captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammates …

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh prepares for one last dance in Paris
5 months ago

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh prepares for one last dance in Paris

Hindustan Times  

Having made a lunging save, PR Sreejesh got up to scream his lungs out at Sanjay and Jugraj Singh for failing to halt a German attack in a Pro League match in London last month. We all want to give our absolute best here in Paris and certainly, the desire is to change the colour of our medal.” A veteran …

'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players in Indian team ahead of Olympics
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Don't treat expectations as burden but as...': PR Sreejesh to young players in Indian team ahead of Olympics

India TV News  

It was a starry afternoon in New Delhi at the Annual Hockey India Awards on Sunday, March 31 with the men and women players being awarded for their performances and achievements through the calendar year of 2023. Hardik Singh and Salima Tete walked away with the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for the Player of the Year in Men …

Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet in contention for multiple honours at Hockey India awards
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sreejesh, Savita, Harmanpreet in contention for multiple honours at Hockey India awards

The Hindu  

Veteran goalkeepers P R Sreejesh and Savita Punia found themselves in contention for the 'Player of the Year' honours in the men's and women's category respectively as Hockey India unveiled nominees for its annual awards which will be presented here on March 31. The Jugraj Singh Award for Upcoming Player of the Year and Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player …

Watch: Mohammed Shami, India's 2023 ODI World Cup star, conferred with prestigious Arjuna Award by President of India
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Mohammed Shami, India's 2023 ODI World Cup star, conferred with prestigious Arjuna Award by President of India

Hindustan Times  

India's top-performing athletes on Tuesday were conferred with the national sports awards by the President, Droupadi Murmu, in a grand ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. President Droupadi Murmu confers the Arjuna Award, 2023 to Mohammad Shami for his achievements in Cricket at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on Tuesday The Arjuna Award list comprised 26 athletes and para-athletes. Among the …

WATCH: Mohammed Shami Receives Arjuna Award From President Droupadi Murmu
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 has been nominated for this year’s Arjuna Award, while the men’s doubles badminton pair of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The nominees: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Arjuna Award: Mohammed Shami, Ajay Reddy Ojas Pravin Deotale, Aditi Gopichand Swami, …

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 …

Hockey India awards: Hardik Singh, Savita Punia named Players of the Year
1 year, 9 months ago

Hockey India awards: Hardik Singh, Savita Punia named Players of the Year

Firstpost  

The 24-year-old Hardik beat his illustrious senior players like Manpreet Singh and Harmanpreet Singh to win the coveted award for 2022 named after hockey legend Balbir Singh senior at the fifth Hockey India Annual Awards. New Delhi: Midfielder Hardik Singh and goalkeeper Savita Punia were on Friday conferred with the men’s and women’s Indian ‘Hockey Player of the Year’ awards …

Hockey India Awards 2022: Hardik Singh And Savita Punia Win Top Honours
1 year, 9 months ago

Hockey India Awards 2022: Hardik Singh And Savita Punia Win Top Honours

News 18  

The Hockey India held its fifth annual awards at the national capital on Friday with India men’s team vice-captain Hardik Singh and women’s captain Savita Punia winning the top honours for the year 2022 during a glittering ceremony attended by high-profile dignitaries. Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2022 INR 25.00 Lakh + trophy Hardik Singh 3. …

Hockey India Awards: Multiple Nominations for Savita Punia, Navneet Kaur, PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh
1 year, 9 months ago

Hockey India Awards: Multiple Nominations for Savita Punia, Navneet Kaur, PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh

News 18  

Women’s team captain Savita Punia, midfielder Navneet Kaur, men’s team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, drag-flicker and captain Harmanpreet Singh and Hardik Singh are among those nominated in multiple categories for the Hockey India Annual Awards. The Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of The Year Awards in Men and Women’s categories carries a cash prize of INR 25 lakh …

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 …

Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 2 months ago

Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year

The Hindu  

India’s P. R. Sreejesh and Savita Punia were on Wednesday voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year respectively for the second year running, on the back of their strong shows under the bar. This award surely motivates me to further improve and do well in an all-important year where we will play the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup …

India’s Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year
2 years, 2 months ago

India’s Sreejesh, Savita voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeepers of Year

The Hindu  

India’s PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia on Wednesday were voted FIH Men’s and Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year respectively for the second year running, on the back of their strong shows under the bar. I am sure many Indian hockey fans voted for us and I thank each one of them”” said Savita Savita is now only the third athlete …

PR Sreejesh named World Games Athlete of the Year, becomes only second Indian to win award
2 years, 10 months ago

PR Sreejesh named World Games Athlete of the Year, becomes only second Indian to win award

Firstpost  

Sreejesh beat competition from sport climber Alberto Gines Lopez of Spain and Italy’s wushu player Michele Giordano for the award. New Delhi: Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on Monday won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances, becoming only the second Indian to receive the accolade. “…there’s Sports Authority of India, who are providing …

PR Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award
2 years, 10 months ago

PR Sreejesh wins World Games Athlete of the Year 2021 award

The Hindu  

Veteran India hockey goalkeeper PR Srejeesh on Monday won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances, becoming only the second Indian to receive the accolade. Sreejesh, a former India hockey captain and part of the Tokyo Olympics-bronze medal winning side, received 1,27,647 votes, whereas Lopez and Giordane accumulated 67,428 and 52,046 votes respectively. "It's a …

World Games Athlete of the Year Award: India's goalkeeper Sreejesh nominated
2 years, 11 months ago

World Games Athlete of the Year Award: India's goalkeeper Sreejesh nominated

India TV News  

Highlights Sreejesh is elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021. Indian men's hockey team's goalkeeper PR Shreejesh has been nominated for the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year award for 2021. Sreejesh played a vital part in India's Olympic bronze medal win at Tokyo. Elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021, Sreejesh -- a triple Olympian with …

PR Sreejesh in race for World Games Athlete of the Year award
2 years, 11 months ago

PR Sreejesh in race for World Games Athlete of the Year award

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze medal winning India men's hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh is in race to win the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year award after being nominated for the honour. Elected FIH Goalkeeper of the Year for 2021, Sreejesh -- a triple Olympian with over 240 international appearances -- has enjoyed an exceptional 12 months, producing his very best form …

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says
3 years ago

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says

Hindustan Times  

After the bronze finish at the Tokyo 2020, hockey player Sreejesh PR has received calls from Bollywood and the Malayalam film industry for his life story to be depicted on screen. Indian Men’s Hockey team goalkeeper, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Sreejesh PR says he’s receiving calls from Bollywood and even the south film industry for a film based …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

P.R. Sreejesh to receive Rs 2 crore cash reward from Kerala government
3 years, 4 months ago

P.R. Sreejesh to receive Rs 2 crore cash reward from Kerala government

The Hindu  

The Kerala Government has announced a cash award of Rs, 2 crore to Indian hockey goalkeeper P.R.Sreejesh who was part of the bronze medal winning team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Irfan, Noah Nirmal Tom, Alex Antony, M. Jabir, M. Sreeshankar, Amoj Jacob and Mohammed Anas Yahiya - form Kerala who represented India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The minister …

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 …

India’s hockey player PR Sreejesh to get ₹1 crore as award from Gulf-based Indian bizman
3 years, 4 months ago

India’s hockey player PR Sreejesh to get ₹1 crore as award from Gulf-based Indian bizman

Live Mint  

Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare, a Gulf-based Indian businessman on Monday announced ₹1 crore cash award to hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh The goalies from Kerala emerged as one of the stars of the Indian men's hockey team's historic bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics as he played a crucial role in saving a penalty corner …

Tokyo Olympics: Rs 1 crore cash reward for PR Sreejesh - Dubai-based entrepreneur pays tribute to hockey star
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Rs 1 crore cash reward for PR Sreejesh - Dubai-based entrepreneur pays tribute to hockey star

India Today  

It's raining cash rewards for India's Olympic medalists from the Tokyo Games. While the Haryana government announced Rs 6 crore for India's only track and field Olympic champion, Neeraj Chopra, a Dubai-based entrepreneur has announced Rs 1 crore cash reward for India's hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, the Chairman and managing director of VPS healthcare in Dubai, said …

'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 …

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