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 athletes selected for this year's Arjuna award include hockey players Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Sushila Chanu, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale and Aditi Gopichand Swami, boxer Mohammad Hussamuddin, chess player R Vaishali, golfer Diksha Dagar, shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Esha Singh, wrestlers Antim Panghal and Sunil Kumar, paddler Ayhika Mukherjee and para archer Sheetal Devi, among others. List of National Sports Award winners: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2023: Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy. Arjuna Awards for 2023: Ojas Pravin Deotale, Aditi Gopichand Swami, Murali Sreeshankar, Parul Chaudhary, Mohameed Hussamuddin, R Vaishali, Mohammed Shami, Anush Agarwalla, Divyakriti Singh, Diksha Dagar, Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Sushila Chanu, Pawan Kumar, Ritu Negi, Nasreen, Pinki, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Esha Singh, Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu, Ayhika Mukherjee, Sunil Kumar, Antim, Naorem Roshibina Devi, Sheetal Devi, Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy, Prachi Yadav.

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From Ravi Shastri, Shubman Gill to Deepti Sharma: Full list of winners at BCCI Awards 2024

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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 …

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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 …

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

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  

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 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and the Arjuna award for 26 sports persons, including pacer Mohammed Shami. The athletes selected for this year’s Arjuna award include hockey players Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Sushila Chanu, archers …

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, …

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

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Sindhu, Mirabai in line for second BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award

The Hindu  

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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 …

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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 …

CNN-News18 Indian of The Year 2022: Neeraj Chopra Wins Top Honour in Sports Category
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CNN-News18 Indian of The Year 2022: Neeraj Chopra Wins Top Honour in Sports Category

News 18  

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Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation
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Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation

The Hindu  

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India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony
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India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony

Deccan Chronicle  

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News 18  

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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 …

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; Sports Ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees
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Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; Sports Ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12, with the ceremony scheduled for November 13 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This year's awards selection committee was headed by Justice Mukundakam Sharma and included three-time …

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; sports ministry approves 35 Arjuna awardees
3 years, 1 month ago

Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners; sports ministry approves 35 Arjuna awardees

The Hindu  

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12, with the ceremony scheduled for November 13 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. READ: Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj and Sunil Chhetri among 12 recommended for Khel Ratna …

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

National Sports Awards 2021: Manpreet Singh added to Khel Ratna winners list; sports ministry okays 35 Arjuna awardees

Firstpost  

Manpreet was originally recommended for the Arjuna Award but he joined veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh as the second hockey player in the list of awardees for the highest sporting honour. New Delhi: Olympic bronze-winning Indian men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number …

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

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

News 18  

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Simranjit Kaur, Gaurav Solanki, Sonia Chahal nominated for Arjuna Award by Boxing Federation of India
3 years, 5 months ago

Simranjit Kaur, Gaurav Solanki, Sonia Chahal nominated for Arjuna Award by Boxing Federation of India

Firstpost  

Olympic-bound Simranjit Kaur, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Gaurav Solanki and world championship silver winner Sonia Chahal have been nominated for the Arjuna Award by the Boxing Federation of India New Delhi: Olympic-bound Simranjit Kaur, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Gaurav Solanki and world championship silver winner Sonia Chahal have been nominated for the Arjuna Award by the Boxing Federation of India. …

BFI nominates Simranjit Kaur, Gaurav Solanki for Arjuna awards
3 years, 5 months ago

BFI nominates Simranjit Kaur, Gaurav Solanki for Arjuna awards

The Hindu  

Olympic-bound Simranjit Kaur, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Gaurav Solanki and world championship silver winner Sonia Chahal were nominated for the Arjuna award by the Boxing Federation of India. The federation has also nominated women's assistant coach Sandhya Gurung and national youth head coach Bhaskar Bhatt for the Dronacharya award. Simranjit is a 2018 world championships bronze winner and is among …

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 …

Hockey Olympian Inam-Ur-Rehman to get Madhya Pradesh's lifetime achievement award
4 years, 3 months ago

Hockey Olympian Inam-Ur-Rehman to get Madhya Pradesh's lifetime achievement award

India TV News  

Former hockey player Inam-Ur-Rehman, who won a bronze medal at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award by the Madhya Pradesh government. As many as 28 outstanding performers will be awarded, including 14 players who have been nominated for Eklavya Award, 10 for Vikram Award, three for Vishwamitra Award and one for Life Time Achievement …

List of National Sports Award winners 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

List of National Sports Award winners 2020

India TV News  

Following is the list of National Sports Award winners for the year 2020: National Sports Award winners: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award: Rohit Sharma, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Manika Batra, Vinesh Phogat, Rani Rampal. Arjuna Award: Atanu Das, Dutee Chand, Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Chandrasekhar Shetty, Vishesh Bhriguvanshi, Manish Kaushik, Lovlina Borgohain, Ishant Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Sawant Ajay Anant, Sandesh Jhingan, Aditi …

National Sports Day 2020: Khel Ratna Awardees to Receive 25L, 15L for Arjuna awardees
4 years, 3 months ago

National Sports Day 2020: Khel Ratna Awardees to Receive 25L, 15L for Arjuna awardees

News 18  

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday announced an enhancement in the prize money in four of the seven categories of the National Sports Awards. Rijiju made this announcement on the occasion of the 115th birth anniversary of hockey legend Dhyan Chand, which is also celebrated as National Sports Day. The prize money for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award …

National Sports Awards: Why different yardsticks for different athletes?
4 years, 3 months ago

National Sports Awards: Why different yardsticks for different athletes?

The Hindu  

President Ram Nath Kovind will present the 2020 National Sports Awards to 60 winners on August 29, with 14 more awardees set to receive their honours at a later date. READ | Batra, the pride of India’s 2018 Commonwealth Games campaign, was presented the Arjuna Award for returning with two gold, a silver and a bronze medal from Gold Coast, …

Dhyan Chand award a huge honour - Trupti Murgunde
4 years, 3 months ago

Dhyan Chand award a huge honour - Trupti Murgunde

The Hindu  

Trupti Murgunde, Pradeep Gandhe and para-shuttler Satyaprakash Tiwari were among the three former badminton players to be conferred with the Dhyan Chand Award this year. Trupti, the 2009 women’s singles national champion and two-time South Asian Games singles gold medallist, is over the moon. Trupti has served as a badminton national coach and selector, and as a television commentator for …

National Sports Awards 2020: BAI congratulates former and current shuttlers nominated for various awards
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards 2020: BAI congratulates former and current shuttlers nominated for various awards

Firstpost  

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have been picked for the Arjuna award, while the Dhyan Chand Award will be conferred on former shuttlers Pradeep Gandhe, Trupti Murgunde and Satyaprakash Tiwari, with Gaurav Khanna getting the Dronacharya Award The Badminton Association of India on Sunday congratulated the six shuttlers — former and current — who will be honoured with various awards …

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 …

National Sports Awards 2020: Unprecedented eight para-sports personalities to receive Khel Ratna, Arjuna award
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards 2020: Unprecedented eight para-sports personalities to receive Khel Ratna, Arjuna award

Firstpost  

An unprecedented eight para-sports personalities will receive the National Sports Awards, including the Khel Ratna to Paralympics gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu, virtually on 29 August. Mariyappan becomes only the third Indian para-athlete to be awarded the Khel Ratna award, the country’s highest sporting honour, after former Paralympic medallists Devendra Jhajharia and Deepa Malik. With the latest addition, the number of …

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 …

Manika Batra, Vinesh Phogat and Rani Rampal to be Honoured with Khel Ratna
4 years, 4 months ago

Manika Batra, Vinesh Phogat and Rani Rampal to be Honoured with Khel Ratna

News 18  

Table tennis star Manika Batra, wrestler Vinesh Phogat and India women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal will get the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Star athlete Dutee Chand, shooter Manu Bhaker, cricketers Ishant Sharma and Deepti Sharma are among 27 sportspersons who will be honoured with the Arjuna Award. Full List of Arjuna Award winners: Dharmendra Tiwary, Purushotham Rai, Shiv …

National Sports Awards 2020: Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat among five athletes to receive Khel Ratna; 29 finalised for Arjuna Award
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards 2020: Rohit Sharma, Vinesh Phogat among five athletes to receive Khel Ratna; 29 finalised for Arjuna Award

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This is the first time in the history of awards that five athletes have been recommended for the Khel Ratna, with the final decision resting on sports minister Kiren Rijiju New Delhi: Star cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, and women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal were among an unprecedented five sportspersons picked for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, while a …

Satwiksairaj-Chirag motivated for Olympics post Arjuna Award
4 years, 4 months ago

Satwiksairaj-Chirag motivated for Olympics post Arjuna Award

The Hindu  

“It is a belated birthday gift for me,” says R. Satwiksairaj, who along with Chirag Shetty, were named for the Arjuna Award for their consistent performances in badminton. Satwik-Chirag won the Thailand Open Super 500 championship last year defeating reigning world champions Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen of China to become India's first men's doubles badminton pair to win a …

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