Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat among 4 recommended for Khel Ratna
4 years, 7 months ago

Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat among 4 recommended for Khel Ratna

India TV News  

Star cricketer Rohit Sharma and decorated woman wrestler Vinesh Phogat were among the four athletes recommended on Tuesday for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour. Woman paddler Manika Batra and Rio Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Mariappan Thangavelu were the other two sportspersons recommended for the prestigious award by a 12-member selection committee of the Sports Ministry. The 33-year-old Rohit will only be the fourth cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar, just-retired Mahendra Singh Dhoni and current skipper Virat Kohli to be conferred with the Khel Ratna. Star paddler Manika was recommended for her remarkable performance in 2018, a year during which she won the Commonwealth Games gold medal and Asian Games bronze in women's singles.

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From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award | IWD Special
3 weeks ago

From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award | IWD Special

India TV News  

From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award | IWD Special 62 Indian athletes have received the highest sporting honour of the country, the Khel Ratna Award, starting in 1991-92 upto 2024 with Indian Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the youngest chess champions D Gukesh and the double Paris Olympics bronze medallist Manu Bhaker …

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

Year Ender 2024: From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, women who made global headlines
3 months, 1 week ago

Year Ender 2024: From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, women who made global headlines

India TV News  

From Sunita Williams to Vinesh Phogat, some of the Indian women have made global headlines in 2024. Sunita Williams this year embarked on an eight-day mission to the International Space Station aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024. With an illustrious career including medals at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games, Vinesh Phogat has made a …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Emotional Welcome After Paris Olympics 2024 | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat Returns to India, Emotional Welcome After Paris Olympics 2024 | ABP News

ABP News  

India's star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has returned to India, landing at Delhi Airport around 11 a.m. Following her journey to the finals at the Paris Olympics without securing a medal, Vinesh's disappointment was evident. Despite not winning a medal, Vinesh captured the hearts of many Indians, reflected in the grand reception she received at the airport. Vinesh competed in the …

Hero’s welcome awaits Vinesh Phogat in native village as residents stand by her
7 months, 1 week ago

Hero’s welcome awaits Vinesh Phogat in native village as residents stand by her

The Hindu  

Residents of Balali, the native village of wrestler Vinesh Phogat in Haryana, feel the anguish and pain over her returning empty handed from the Paris Olympics 2024 after being on the cusp of securing a historic gold in wrestling for the country, says Rajesh Sangwan, 61, former sarpanch of Jhojhu Kalan, sitting on a charpoy along with a few elderly …

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat to return to India on August 17, confirms wrestler Bajrang Punia

India TV News  

The star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is set to return to India on August 17, confirmed her teammate Bajrang Punia on Wednesday. Vinesh witnessed a heartbreaking Paris Olympics 2024 campaign after she was disqualified hours before her final bout for a gold medal match on August 7. But a big controversy hit the 33rd Summer Games after the organisers disqualified …

Vinesh Phogat Deserves Silver Medal at least, says Ganguly
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Deserves Silver Medal at least, says Ganguly

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday extended his support to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, saying she deserves at least a silver medal for reaching the 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics. Whether she was disqualified wrongfully or not, I don't know, but she deserves the silver medal at least," he added. Vinesh has appealed to the Court …

Sachin Tendulkar bats for Vinesh Phogat as wrestler awaits CAS verdict: ‘Robbed of a deserving silver medal…’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar bats for Vinesh Phogat as wrestler awaits CAS verdict: ‘Robbed of a deserving silver medal…’

Live Mint  

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is awaiting a decision on receiving a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 following her disqualification from the final in a 50kg wrestling event. The legendary cricketer batted for Phogat and said, “For her to be robbed of a deserving silver medal defies logic and sporting sense.” The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced on Friday …

From leading protests to Olympic heartbreak: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s remarkable journey
7 months, 2 weeks ago

From leading protests to Olympic heartbreak: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s remarkable journey

The Independent  

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Decision on Vinesh 'defied logic and sporting sense': Tendulkar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Decision on Vinesh 'defied logic and sporting sense': Tendulkar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Friday threw his weight behind Vinesh Phogat saying the disqualification of the Indian wrestler, ahead of her gold-medal bout at the Paris Olympics, "defied logic and sporting sense", and asked for rules to be revisited. Competing in the 50kg category, Vinesh was disqualified after being found 100gm overweight during the morning weigh-in, following …

Vinesh must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh must rethink retirement, prepare for next Olympics: Mahavir Phogat

Hindustan Times  

Hours after wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced retirement from wrestling, her uncle Mahavir Phogat and his daughter Babita Phogat said they would urge the top wrestler, once she returns, to reconsider her decision and begin preparation for the next Olympics. Mahavir Phogat On Thursday morning, Vinesh took to X to announce her decision to quit the game a day after she …

Letters to The Editor — August 9, 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — August 9, 2024

The Hindu  

In Paris India’s hockey legacy has been kept alive by the Indian team. Dr. V. Purushothaman, Chennai Despite a year full of challenges, Vinesh Phogat fought relentlessly towards achieving her goal. Whatever the Olympics rules say, one cannot ignore her incredible performance throughout. But perseverance and dedication are what made Ms. Phogat shine like gold. Jayasivakumar S.P., Chennai The path …

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ray of Hope for Vinesh Phogat? Star Indian Wrestler Could Get Olympics Silver Medal If...

News 18  

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight ahead of her 50 kg category gold medal bout on Wednesday, can still win a silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh’s painful Olympic record Vinesh’s relationship with the Olympic Games has been a painful one, starting with her debut in the 2016 Games in Rio …

'Vinesh Phogat, you have not lost, you have been defeated': Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on retirement news
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Vinesh Phogat, you have not lost, you have been defeated': Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on retirement news

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat’s retirement led to an outpouring of emotions from Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia – the two wrestlers who constantly supported Vinesh in the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who has been accused of sexual harassment by female wrestlers. Forgive.” माँ कुश्ती मेरे से जीत गई मैं हार गई माफ़ करना आपका …

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement from wrestling
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement from wrestling

Hindustan Times  

A day after she was disqualified and missed out on the opportunity to win an Olympic medal, ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from the sport on Thursday. The 29-year-old wrestler, who became the first Indian female to make an Olympic final in the discipline, was found 100 grams above the stipulated 50kg during the weigh-in on the …

You will always be a winner: Bajrang Punia reacts to Vinesh Phogat’s retirement
7 months, 2 weeks ago

You will always be a winner: Bajrang Punia reacts to Vinesh Phogat’s retirement

The Hindu  

As wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on Thursday, following her disqualification from the ongoing Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia took to social media and expressed sadness over the decision. “Vinesh, you have not lost, you have been defeated, for us you will always be a winner,” Punia wrote on X. He said, “you are not only the daughter …

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement: Career highlights of Indian wrestling legend
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat announces retirement: Career highlights of Indian wrestling legend

Hindustan Times  

Visibly distraught after her Paris Olympics 2024 disqualification from a gold medal match, a frustrated Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, on Thursday. A child prodigy and stunning start to senior career After a stunning junior career, Vinesh got her first major international title at the 2014 CWG, getting gold in the 48kg category. Post Rio 2016 Post Rio …

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's hopes for Olympic silver medal alive after CAS accepts her protest

India TV News  

In a big boost for the Indian contingent, the Court of Arbitration for Sport accepted Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. Phogat stormed into the final after three sensational wins in the women's 50kg category and boosted India's hopes for the first gold at the 33rd Summer Games. But the organisers stunned the …

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat

India TV News  

The disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics has sparked a heated debate, not only on the sporting front but also in the political arena. The GOVERNMENT and OPPOSITION should find a way to form a consensus and either award VINESH PHOGAT the BHARAT RATNA or nominate her to a PRESIDENT-NOMINATED RS SEAT, acknowledging the extraordinary mettle she …

Award Vinesh Phogat Bharat Ratna, or nominate her to Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee says, ’least we can do...’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Award Vinesh Phogat Bharat Ratna, or nominate her to Rajya Sabha: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee says, ’least we can do...’

Live Mint  

Amid allegations of ‘conspiracy’ against disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the women's 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has demanded that she be awarded Bharat Ratna. “The GOVERNMENT and OPPOSITION should find a way to form a consensus and either award VINESH PHOGAT the BHARAT RATNA or nominate her to a PRESIDENT -NOMINATED …

Vinesh Phogat’s setback at Olympics: President Murmu, VP Dhankhar send powerful messages of support
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat’s setback at Olympics: President Murmu, VP Dhankhar send powerful messages of support

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the shocking disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat just hours before the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed their support and admiration for the athlete. India's Vinesh Phogat reacts after the round of 16 of the women's freestyle 50kg wrestling match against Japan's Yui Susaki, …

Vinesh Phogat disqualification prompts clamour for govt to file appeal, Kharge says ’provide justice to our champion…’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualification prompts clamour for govt to file appeal, Kharge says ’provide justice to our champion…’

Live Mint  

Indian athlete Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics on Wednesday ahead of her gold medal match — sparking calls for the Indian government to file an appeal. We have full hope that the Indian Olympic Association will strongly challenge this decision and provide justice to the daughter of the country,” said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Sports Minister Mansukh …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: 'She is not one to give up easily', say Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka

India TV News  

World champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the final on technical grounds has been deemed unfortunate. Rahul Gandhi expressed his support, stating, "We fully expect the Indian Olympic Association to challenge this decision strongly and ensure justice for our nation's daughter." Confidence in Vinesh's resilience Gandhi further emphasised Vinesh Phogat's resilience, stating, "Vinesh is not one to give up easily. …

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: From PM Modi to Anand Mahindra; social media explodes with posts supporting Indian wrestler
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: From PM Modi to Anand Mahindra; social media explodes with posts supporting Indian wrestler

Live Mint  

Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 because the Indian wrestler exceeded the weight limit for her women's 50kg final. "It is with regret that the Indian contingent shares news of the disqualification of Vinesh Phogat from the Women’s Wrestling 50kg class. The Google search for Vinesh Phogat went up drastically in recent hours: Meanwhile, social media …

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Unstoppable Vinesh Phogat had one goal: To show Olympic medal to Brij Bhushan

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat goal of winning an Olympic medal was fuelled not just by a desire for personal glory but by her fight for a larger cause. The wrestler spent a good part of the last one year spearheading a protest against alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the Wrestlers' Federation of India former President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Indian …

Vinesh Phogat Becomes 1st Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Olympics Final Taapsee Pannu, Samantha Prabhu And Others Laud Her
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat Becomes 1st Indian Woman Wrestler To Reach Olympics Final Taapsee Pannu, Samantha Prabhu And Others Laud Her

ABP News  

Many celebrities congratulated Vinesh Phogat, the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the final of the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris. Celebrities like Rajkummar Rao, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ayushmann Khurrana, Taapsee Pannu, and Riteish Deshmukh, among others, took to social media to express their admiration for Vinesh. Ayushmann Khurrana shared a post featuring Vinesh on his Instagram Stories, stating, "Indian …

Vinesh Phogat was provided with every facility, including personal staff: Sports Minister
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat was provided with every facility, including personal staff: Sports Minister

India Today  

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the Indian Olympic Association lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympics. "Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight by 100 gm. #WATCH | Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya speaks on the …

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat's redemption: From getting bullied in protests to Olympic medal winner, the greatest comeback story

Hindustan Times  

Blood, sweat and tears - Vinesh Phogat had already endured a lot before the seasoned wrestler punched her tickets for the Paris Olympics. Indian wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik address a news conference as they take part in a sit-in protest April 2023 Vinesh had to alter her training plans in Sweden for the Asian Games and …

India’s Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion Susaki in Paris Games opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s Vinesh Phogat stuns Olympic 50KG wrestling champion Susaki in Paris Games opener

Associated Press  

PARIS — India’s Vinesh Phogat stunned four-time world and defending Olympic champion Yui Susaki of Japan with a late takedown to claim a 3-2 decision in their opening match in the 50-kilogram division at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Susaki, the seemingly unbeatable top seed in Paris, won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago without conceding …

Vinesh Phogat faces Yui Susaki, wrestler who won gold in Tokyo without losing a single point, in Paris Olympics opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat faces Yui Susaki, wrestler who won gold in Tokyo without losing a single point, in Paris Olympics opener

Hindustan Times  

Vinesh Phogat is set to begin her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign on Tuesday, and she is up against Japan's Yui Susaki in the women's 50kg wrestling event. Known for her excellent technique, she won gold at the 2017 Paris World Wrestling C'ships at 48kg. She also won gold in the women's 50kg at the 2022 World Wrestling C'ships. In total, …

Vinesh’s defiance of body, mind and time
11 months ago

Vinesh’s defiance of body, mind and time

Hindustan Times  

There were some, not least in the former Wrestling Federation of India administration, who believed Vinesh Phogat’s career as a wrestler was over. After battling obstacles from body and mind while taking on the might of the powerful, Vinesh secured the 50-kg quota spot for India in the Paris Olympics by dominating her way into the final of the Asian …

Vinesh, Aman to lead India's charge in Bishkek
11 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh, Aman to lead India's charge in Bishkek

Hindustan Times  

Around the same time last year, when three of India's most celebrated wrestlers began the second phase of their protest against then Wrestling Federation of India president, few would have envisaged the ripple effect it would have on the fortunes of wrestling itself. The qualifiers will also mark the return of double World Championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat to international …

Vinesh Phogat gets near perfect draw at Asian Olympic wrestling qualifiers
11 months, 1 week ago

Vinesh Phogat gets near perfect draw at Asian Olympic wrestling qualifiers

The Hindu  

Two-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat couldn’t have asked for a better draw to win a quota for the Paris Olympics at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers that begin in Bishkek on Friday. A medal quota, even against diminished opposition, will be a huge shot of confidence for Vinesh a two-time world medallist who saw her career nearly derailed after becoming the face …

National Wrestling Championships: Anshu defeats Sarita in 59kg final, Vinesh wins 55kg gold on return after knee surgery
1 year, 1 month ago

National Wrestling Championships: Anshu defeats Sarita in 59kg final, Vinesh wins 55kg gold on return after knee surgery

The Hindu  

The race for the women’s 57kg slot for the Olympic qualifiers gathered intensity with a fitter Anshu Malik avenging her Asian Games trials defeat to Worlds bronze medallist Sarita Mor in the women’s 59kg final in the National wrestling championships at the Railway Stadium here on Sunday. Having recovered from a knee injury, Anshu, a World championships silver medallist in …

After Bajrang and Sakshi, Vinesh returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards
1 year, 2 months ago

After Bajrang and Sakshi, Vinesh returns Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards

The Hindu  

Multiple World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat on Saturday returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, keeping the two awards lying in the middle of national capital’s Kartavya Path after Delhi Police stopped her from reaching the prime minister’s office. On Tuesday, the Asian Games gold medallist grappler had decided to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government, …

Vinesh Phogat leaves Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards on Kartavya Path
1 year, 2 months ago

Vinesh Phogat leaves Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards on Kartavya Path

India TV News  

India's celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday left her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award and Arjuna award at the pavement of the Kartavya Path in mark of her protest against the WFI row. Before Vinesh, Bajrang Punia had also returned his Padma Shri award as he kept the honour on the Kartavya Path footpath. I was given the Major …

WFI polls: Vinesh Phogat to now return Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award; writes to PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, writes letter to PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

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

India TV News  

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

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards amid WFI row, pens open letter to PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat to return Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards amid WFI row, pens open letter to PM Modi

India Today  

Olympian Vinesh Phogat said on Tuesday, December 26 that she would be returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards as a mark of protest against the ongoing Wrestling Federation of India row. In an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shared on social media, Vinesh Phogat expressed disappointment over the treatment meted out to female wrestlers even as they …

National Sports Awards 2023: Khel Ratna confirmed for Satwik-Chirag; Shami among 26 Arjuna Award recipients
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Vinesh Phogat undergoes successful knee surgery in Mumbai, vows to come back stronger
1 year, 7 months ago

Vinesh Phogat undergoes successful knee surgery in Mumbai, vows to come back stronger

India TV News  

Vinesh Phogat undergoes successful knee surgery in Mumbai, vows to come back stronger India's champion wrestler Vinesh Phogat underwent a successful knee surgery in Mumbai and is looking forward to making a stronger comeback. India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat has undergone successful knee surgery in Mumbai and will now aim to undergo rehabilitation in order to script a comeback on …

Sportstar Aces Awards 2023: Vinesh Phogat and Anwar Ali win Comeback of the Year award
2 years, 1 month ago

Sportstar Aces Awards 2023: Vinesh Phogat and Anwar Ali win Comeback of the Year award

The Hindu  

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and footballer Anwar Ali were awarded the Sportstar Aces Award for the Comeback of the Year at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday. They keep bringing us, athletes, together once every year, and that’s a great opportunity to get inspired by each other since we are all from different disciplines,” said Phogat. Now, the …

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik nominated for BBC ISWOTY Award
2 years, 1 month ago

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik nominated for BBC ISWOTY Award

The Hindu  

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who recently staged a protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and accused him of sexual exploitation and intimidation, were among five athletes nominated on Monday for the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award. Others who made the cut were Tokyo Olympics silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, ace shuttler PV Sindhu and …

World Wrestling Championships 2022: Vinesh Phogat Wins Bronze in Belgrade
2 years, 6 months ago

World Wrestling Championships 2022: Vinesh Phogat Wins Bronze in Belgrade

News 18  

Indian wrestling icon Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian to pick up two world championship medals on Wednesday as she bagged the bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships 2022 in Belgrade. Her performance earned India its first medal in this year’s edition of the wrestling world Championships taking place in the Serbian capital of Belgrade. This is Phogat’s second …

World Wrestling Championships 2022: Vinesh Phogat clinches bronze; Nisha Dahiya remains in contention for medal
2 years, 6 months ago

World Wrestling Championships 2022: Vinesh Phogat clinches bronze; Nisha Dahiya remains in contention for medal

Firstpost  

Vinesh Phogat defeated Sweden’s Jonna Malmgren 8-0 in the final of the 53kg repechage round to clinch the bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships 2022 in Belgrade on Wednesday. Nisha Dahiya remains in medal contention In the other Indian women’s wrestling bout on the day, Nisha Dahiya prominently kept herself in the medal run of the 68kg category. This …

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