Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan Bag Top Honours at FICCI India Sports Awards
4 years ago

Bajrang Punia, Elavenil Valarivan Bag Top Honours at FICCI India Sports Awards

News 18  

Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes — wrestler Bajrang Punia and shooter Elavenil Valarivan — bagged the top honours at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2020 held virtually this year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elavenil said, “I would like to thank my family first for always standing by me, my mentor Gagan Narang and my coach Neha Chauhan for always believing in me. “I would also like to thank the National Rifle Association of India for always supporting and pushing us through all our hard times, and also the Sports Authority of India for making sure that we are equipped with everything we need.” The sports awards are an attempt by industry body, FICCI to acknowledge and recognise the contribution of sportspersons and various stakeholders who deliver excellent results throughout the year. Cricket legend Anil Kumble received the ‘Best Company Promoting Sports ’ award on behalf of his enterprise – Tenvic Sports.. Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Coronavirus News here

Bajrang Ficci Elavenil  best  yearcricket  elavenil  bag  ficci  punia  honours  valarivan  thank  won  wrestler  athletes  bajrang  india  awards

History of this topic

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Which Indian athletes won medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

The Hindu  

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was the most successful Games outing for India since it participated in the Games for the first time in 1900. Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra Winning gold in javelin in Tokyo 2020, Neeraj Chopra clinched the first-ever track and field medal for India. | …

Anil Kumble extends support to protesting wrestlers, 'Hoping for a resolution at the earliest'
1 year, 6 months ago

Anil Kumble extends support to protesting wrestlers, 'Hoping for a resolution at the earliest'

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricket captain Anil Kumble said on Tuesday that he was “dismayed” by the treatment of wrestlers who were detained by Delhi Police and removed from their Jantar Mantar protest site on May 28. The country's top wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, along with hundreds of their supporters, have reached Haridwar to immerse their medals …

Best of 2021: 12 moments to cherish for India
2 years, 11 months ago

Best of 2021: 12 moments to cherish for India

The Hindu  

Aussies floored by swashbuckling Pant In January, Rishabh Pant led India to one of its greatest Test triumphs, in the final Test against Australia in Brisbane. Neeraj Chopra’s meteoric rise In early August, 23-year-old Neeraj Chopra made history as the first Indian to win a track and field gold medal at the Olympics with a stunning 87.58m throw in the …

Olympics: Haryana rewards Bajrang Punia’s bronze medal win with ₹2.5 cr prize, job
3 years, 4 months ago

Olympics: Haryana rewards Bajrang Punia’s bronze medal win with ₹2.5 cr prize, job

Live Mint  

Haryana government will reward Bajrang Punia for winning the bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics. As best wishes poured, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced, "As per our policy, Haryana government will give ₹2.5 crore, a government job, and a plot of land at 50 per cent concession to wrestler Bajrang Punia for winning bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PM, President join nation in lauding Bajrang Punia on his bronze medal
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PM, President join nation in lauding Bajrang Punia on his bronze medal

Firstpost  

Bajrang Punia defeated Kazakhstan’s Daulet Niyazbekov in the bronze medal playoff on Saturday to win India’s sixth medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. #Olympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/ZPsd1tiOf3 — Sachin Tendulkar August 7, 2021 #Tokyo2020 | #Wrestling 🥉 One more medal for #IndiaAtTokyoOlympics Wrestler @BajrangPunia beats #KAZ D Niyazbekov 8-0 to win a Bronze Medal at #Tokyo2020 This equals India’s best ever …

Wrestler Bajrang Punia wins bronze medal on Olympic debut after defeating Daulet Niyazbekov
3 years, 4 months ago

Wrestler Bajrang Punia wins bronze medal on Olympic debut after defeating Daulet Niyazbekov

India TV News  

He did not live up to the sky-high expectations but India's Bajrang Punia will return from Tokyo with a bronze medal on Olympic debut after outwitting Daulet Niyazbekov in the play-off here on Saturday. The medal-winning performance saved 27-year-old Bajrang and the Indian wrestling contingent from embarrassment since the wrestlers had entered Tokyo with high expectations. After medal-favourite Vinesh Phogat's …

Bajrang Punia wins wrestling bronze at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Bajrang Punia wins wrestling bronze at Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Superstar Bajrang Punia rose to expectation to record a comprehensive 8-0 victory over World championships silver medallist Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan and claim a men’s freestyle 65kg bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. Bajrang, a three-time Worlds medallist and overwhelming favourite for a medal, gave a controlled performance to notch up his first medal on debut and elevate …

HIGHLIGHTS: Bajrang Punia wins Olympic wrestling bronze after 8-0 win over Daulet Niyazbekov
3 years, 4 months ago

HIGHLIGHTS: Bajrang Punia wins Olympic wrestling bronze after 8-0 win over Daulet Niyazbekov

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia's bronze medal match in the 65kg freestyle category at the Tokyo Olympics. Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia lost to three time world champion Haji Aliyev 12-5 in the semifinal of the 65kg category. Bajrang's bout will take place at Makuhari Messe Hall A Mat B. Bajrang Form guide: 2021: …

Tokyo 2020: Bajrang Punia beats Daulet Niyazbekov to become 6th Indian wrestler to win Olympic medal
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Bajrang Punia beats Daulet Niyazbekov to become 6th Indian wrestler to win Olympic medal

India Today  

Superstar athlete Bajrang Punia on Saturday became the sixth wrestler to clinch a medal for India at the Olympics after he beat Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan in the men's 65kg bronze medal bout at Tokyo 2020. TOKYO 2020 FULL COVERAGE KD Jadhav was the first Indian wrestler to win an Olympic medal at the 1952 Helsinki Games which was then …

Tokyo 2020: Wrestler Bajrang Punia beats Daulet Niyazbekov to win bronze, adds 6th medal in India's tally
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Wrestler Bajrang Punia beats Daulet Niyazbekov to win bronze, adds 6th medal in India's tally

India Today  

Superstar wrestler Bajrang Punia on Saturday became the sixth athlete to clinch a medal for India after he won the men's 65kg bronze medal match against Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan in the repechage round at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Bajrang Punia had lost the World Championships semi-final to 8-time national champion Niyazbekov in 2019 but when the two wrestlers met …

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking Bajrang Punia's performances over last two years
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020, Form Guide: Tracking Bajrang Punia's performances over last two years

Firstpost  

Firstpost.com takes a quick look at wrestling star Bajrang Punia’s performances over the past two years, and charts his journey towards securing Olympic qualification. In our latest series, we track the last two years’ performances of our athletes to give you a ready guide to their form leading into the biggest sporting spectacle of the world. With the Tokyo Olympics …

Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan honoured at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020
4 years ago

Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan honoured at FICCI India Sports Awards 2020

Firstpost  

The two athletes, who have had an impressive 2019-20 season, won the Sportsperson of the Year awards in their respective categories. New Delhi: Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes — wrestler Bajrang Punia and shooter Elavenil Valarivan — bagged the top honours at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2020 held virtually this year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Elavenil said, “I would like …

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 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, …

National Sports Awards: Idea mooted for separate para awards
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards: Idea mooted for separate para awards

The Hindu  

Sensing the urgent need to review the parameters designed for the selection committee to recommend names for the National Sports Awards, the Sports Ministry is aiming to bring about some welcome changes. Arjuna Award: : Atanu Das, Deepak Hooda, Deepika Thakur, Divij Sharan, Ishant Sharma, Akashdeep Singh, Lovlina Borgohain, Manu Bhaker, Saurabh Chaudhary, Manish Kaushik, Sandesh Jhinghan, Dattu Bhokanal, Rahul …

Bajrang Punia Tips Indian Wrestlers to Win 3-4 Medals at Tokyo Olympics
4 years, 4 months ago

Bajrang Punia Tips Indian Wrestlers to Win 3-4 Medals at Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Asian Games gold medalist Bajrang Punia is confident of Indian wrestlers performing well and winning medals at the Tokyo Olympics next year. So I think Indian wrestlers are in top form which makes them strong contenders for a medal haul in Tokyo," Punia said during the 17th episode of budding international paddler Mudit Dani's online live chat show 'In The …

Weekly Digest: From Ind vs Aus tour to Balbir Singh Sr's passing away
4 years, 6 months ago

Weekly Digest: From Ind vs Aus tour to Balbir Singh Sr's passing away

The Hindu  

Here's a wrap-up of sports news and updates from across the world. From nominations for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and the Arjuna Award across various sports to the plans to restart European football, here are the top sports stories from the week gone by. India skipper Virat Kohli emerged as the only cricketer in the world’s top-10 list …

Discover Related