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 recommended HS Prannoy, Pranav Jerry Chopra and Sameer Verma," sources within BAI told ANI. Manika Batra, Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat, Rani Rampal, and Mariyappan Phangavelu were awarded the Khel Ratna Award last year and it was the first time that five athletes received the honour in the same year.

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Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu Bhaker ‘snub’
20 hours, 41 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 …

Badminton Asia Championships 2024: Sindhu, Prannoy progress; Lakshya, Srikanth bow out in singles
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Badminton Asia Championships 2024: Sindhu, Prannoy progress; Lakshya, Srikanth bow out in singles

The Hindu  

Top Indian shuttlers are in action on Wednesday as the round of 32 of Badminton Asia Championships 2024 begins at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in the People’s Republic of China. Sindhu beat Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia 18-21, 14-21, 19-21 Aakarshi Kashyap lost to Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan 10-21, 11-21 Malvika Bansod lost to Sim Yu Jin of Korea …

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 …

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 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, …

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 …

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, badminton pair Satwiksairaj-Chirag selected for Khel Ratna
1 year ago

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, badminton pair Satwiksairaj-Chirag selected for Khel Ratna

Hindustan Times  

India's premier badminton men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty is in line to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sports prize. India pace ace Mohammed Shami, who finished as the top wickettaker in the ODI World Cup with 24 scalps, is in the list for the Arjuna Award, it is learnt. Compound …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sports Ministry Invites Applications for National Sports Awards 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Sports Ministry Invites Applications for National Sports Awards 2021

News 18  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited nominations and applications from eligible athletes, coaches and universities for the annual National Sports Awards for 2021. Due to the pandemic last year, the sports ministry had allowed individual candidates to self-nominate and this year too the ministry will follow the same procedure due to the second wave of Covid-19 in …

Why Former PM and Not Sportsperson? Babita Phogat Demands Change of Name for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
4 years, 3 months ago

Why Former PM and Not Sportsperson? Babita Phogat Demands Change of Name for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

News 18  

Indian wrestling star Babita Phogat has demanded the name of India?s highest sporting honour, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, be changed on Tuesday. She reasoned that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna should be named after a sportsperson and not after a former Prime Minister. The award was introduced after former Prime Minister of India’ Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination in 1991.?Khel Ratna …

2 Awards for Same Medal? India’s Khel Ratna Controversies Continue
4 years, 3 months ago

2 Awards for Same Medal? India’s Khel Ratna Controversies Continue

The Quint  

Cricketer Rohit Sharma had a standout 2019 with his five centuries at the World Cup and was even named the ICC’s ODI Cricketer of the Year in 2019. But the controversy was sparked by the names of the three other recipients – Manika Batra, Rani Rampal and Paralympian Mariyappan T. While she walked into the screen to receive her award …

In a first, sportspersons receive Khel Ratna, Arjuna virtually
4 years, 3 months ago

In a first, sportspersons receive Khel Ratna, Arjuna virtually

Hindustan Times  

Wearing a PPE kit over her saree, women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal took tentative steps as she emerged from the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru on Saturday. After her car was sanitised, Rampal was ready to leave for the National Sports Awards ceremony at the Vidhana Soudha in the heart of the city, where the award winners were …

In a first, sportspersons receive national honours virtually
4 years, 3 months ago

In a first, sportspersons receive national honours virtually

The Hindu  

India’s sporting heroes were bestowed the annual national awards in an unparalleled online ceremony amid the COVID-19 pandemic during which athletes logged in from multiple cities to be honoured by President Ram Nath Kovind. This year a whopping 74 were picked for the national honours, including an unprecedented five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnas and 27 Arjuna awardees. The other three …

Ishant Sharma on Arjuna honour: My wife is proud of me, she wanted me to get the award
4 years, 4 months ago

Ishant Sharma on Arjuna honour: My wife is proud of me, she wanted me to get the award

India Today  

India fast bowler Ishant Sharma said he considers the Arjuna Award as reward for his hard work over the last 13 years and that winning the sporting honour is a proud moment for him and his family. Ishant Sharma, who was named among the 27 Arjuna Awardees as part of National Sports Awards 2020, said his wife and basketball player …

The Sharma Trio: BCCI shares milestones of Khel Ratna recipient Rohit, Arjuna awardees Ishant, Deepti
4 years, 4 months ago

The Sharma Trio: BCCI shares milestones of Khel Ratna recipient Rohit, Arjuna awardees Ishant, Deepti

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday listed down the achievements of Rohit Sharma, Ishant Sharma and Deepti Sharma, who have been conferred of the National Sports Awards. India's limited over vice-captain Rohit Sharma is amongst the five athletes to get India's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. "Take a look at the …

Manika Batra Honoured to Receive Khel Ratna, Considers it 'Added Responsibility'
4 years, 4 months ago

Manika Batra Honoured to Receive Khel Ratna, Considers it 'Added Responsibility'

News 18  

India's table tennis sensation Manika Batra expressed her joy over being one of the receipients of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. Apart from Batra, the Khel Ratna this year is going to Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal, wrestling star Vinesh Phogat, cricketer Rohit Sharma and Paralympian Mariappan Thangavelu. "It's an honour for me to be named as …

I feel broken, says miffed Sakshi Malik after Arjuna award snub
4 years, 4 months ago

I feel broken, says miffed Sakshi Malik after Arjuna award snub

India TV News  

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Friday came down heavily on the Sports Ministry for leaving her name out of the final list of Arjuna awardees. The Ministry decided against bestowing the Arjuna on Sakshi and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu as the two have already been conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. The list also included Sakshi and 2017 …

No Arjuna award for former Khel Ratna winners Sakshi Malik and Mirabai Chanu
4 years, 4 months ago

No Arjuna award for former Khel Ratna winners Sakshi Malik and Mirabai Chanu

India TV News  

The Sports Ministry on Friday decided against bestowing the Arjuna award on former Khel Ratna winners Sakshi Malik and Mirabai Chanu, pruning the list to 27 but accepted an unprecedented five recommendations for the country's highest sporting honour this year. The five Khel Ratna winners for this year would be star cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Paralympic gold-winner Mariyappan …

No Arjuna Award Mirabai Chanu and Sakshi Malik - National Sports Awards: Full list
4 years, 4 months ago

No Arjuna Award Mirabai Chanu and Sakshi Malik - National Sports Awards: Full list

The Hindu  

The Sports Ministry on Friday decided against bestowing the Arjuna Award on former Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna winners Sakshi Malik and Mirabai Chanu, pruning the list to 27 but accepted an unprecedented five recommendations for the country’s highest sporting honour this year. The list also included Rio Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi and 2017 weightlifting world champion Mirabai, but the …

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