Rohit Sharma in focus as Khel Ratna race begins
4 years, 7 months ago

Rohit Sharma in focus as Khel Ratna race begins

The Hindu  

Will Rohit Sharma join the ranks of star cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli? That will be the interesting question, when the selection panel meets in the capital on Monday and Tuesday to decide on the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and other government sports awards. The world under-20 champion, and the reigning Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finds himself in the mix, along with another world under-20 champion athlete Hima Das. READ| With Devendra Jhajaria and Deepa Malik having made the breakthrough for para athletes, Rio Paralympics gold medallist high jumper Thangavelu Mariyappan may fancy his chance. Joshana Chinappa, Manika Batra, Rani Rampal, Vinesh Phogat, Prithvi Sekhar and Jyothi Surekha are some of the other prominent athletes who have thrown their hat in the ring for the Khel Ratna.

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From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award | IWD Special
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Exclusive | Double Paralympic medalist Harvinder Singh on Khel Ratna controversy: ‘I felt it was necessary to speak up’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Exclusive | Double Paralympic medalist Harvinder Singh on Khel Ratna controversy: ‘I felt it was necessary to speak up’

Firstpost  

Harvinder Singh shared his emotions on receiving the Padma Shri and addressed his Khel Ratna snub after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Indian para-archer Harvinder Singh recently received the prestigious Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award. If you lose even one, you’re out.” When asked whether he was satisfied with the Padma Shri and wasn’t brooding over …

Khel Ratna awards: Manu Bhaker's gaffe at Rashtrapati Bhavan catches netizens attention
2 months ago

Khel Ratna awards: Manu Bhaker's gaffe at Rashtrapati Bhavan catches netizens attention

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A minor gaffe involving Olympic medal winner Manu Bhaker during the Friday's presentation of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards caught the attention of netizens. Double Olympic-medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and teenage chess world champion D Gukesh received a euphoric round of applause as they walked up to receive the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna …

VIDEO: Gukesh, Manu, Harmanpreet receive prestigious Khel Ratna award
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2 months ago

VIDEO: Gukesh, Manu, Harmanpreet receive prestigious Khel Ratna award

The Hindu  

India’s sporting heroes were over the moon after being conferred the National Sports Awards here on Friday by President Droupadi Murmu with chess world champion D Gukesh and double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker vowing to continue their quest for more glory. Besides Gukesh and Bhaker, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympics gold-medal winning high jumper Praveen Kumar were …

D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar receive Khel Ratna award
Top News
2 months ago

D Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, Praveen Kumar receive Khel Ratna award

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar were awarded the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday. On Friday, the National Sports Awards 2025 took place at the Rashtrapati Bhawan …

Watch: Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh receive Khel Ratna award from President Droupadi Murmu
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2 months ago

Watch: Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh receive Khel Ratna award from President Droupadi Murmu

India Today  

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and world chess champion D. Gukesh were conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, 17 January. Manu Bhaker and D. Gukesh were among four athletes to receive the nation’s highest sporting honour this year. Manu secured two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, making history as …

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among four athletes receive Khel Ratna award from President Droupadi Murmu | WATCH
2 months ago

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among four athletes receive Khel Ratna award from President Droupadi Murmu | WATCH

India TV News  

Indian star shooter Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy Gukesh D on Friday received their Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award among two other athletes from Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. Alongside Manu and Gukesh, India hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete high jumper Praveen Kumar also received the highest sporting honour in the country. Congratulations to GM …

WFI chief accuses Sports Ministry of 'favouritism' after Manu Bhaker's initial Khel Ratna snub: 'Officials sit and try to...'
2 months, 1 week ago

WFI chief accuses Sports Ministry of 'favouritism' after Manu Bhaker's initial Khel Ratna snub: 'Officials sit and try to...'

Firstpost  

Sanjay Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India president, has made accusation of ‘favouritism’ against the Sports Ministry after Paris Olympics medal-winning shooter Manu Bhaker was initially snubbed from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award nominees’ list. Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh has accused the Sports Ministry of “favouritism” as Manu Bhaker wasn’t initially included in the Major …

Shots fired at Sports Ministry after Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy, accused of ‘favouritism’ by WFI chief
2 months, 1 week ago

Shots fired at Sports Ministry after Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy, accused of ‘favouritism’ by WFI chief

Hindustan Times  

After a week-long confusion, Manu Bhaker was finally added to the list of recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, on January 2. India's Manu Bhaker during the 25m Pistol Women's Final event at the 2024 Summer Olympics. WFI chief on Manu Bhaker's Khel Ratna controversy Commenting on the controversy, Wrestling Federation of India President Sanjay Singh …

National Sports Awards 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award winners
2 months, 2 weeks ago

National Sports Awards 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, and Dronacharya Award winners

The Hindu  

Double Olympic-medalist Manu Bhaker, chess world champion Gukesh, gold-medalist Paralympian Praveen Kumar, and captain of the bronze-medal-winning Indian hockey team Harmanpreet Singh are the four athletes who will be presented with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, as a part of the National Sports Awards 2024 announced by the Sports Ministry. The Arjuna awards for outstanding performance in Sports …

Off-side: National Sports Awards have always had a touch of the absurd
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Off-side: National Sports Awards have always had a touch of the absurd

The Hindu  

This is now a tradition, isn’t it? Manu’s exclusion is especially strange since she won bronze medals in the 10m air pistol individual and 10m air pistol mixed team events in an otherwise lacklustre Paris Olympics for India. In the last Olympic year, in 2021, the Government gave 35 Arjuna Awards and 12 Khel Ratna, previously an honour reserved for …

It’s cherry on top: Para-shuttler Nitesh on Arjuna award, eyes Khel Ratna in future
2 months, 2 weeks ago

It’s cherry on top: Para-shuttler Nitesh on Arjuna award, eyes Khel Ratna in future

The Hindu  

In a season of discontent among some Paralympic medallists over a perceived snub in the annual national honours, para-shuttler Kumar Nitesh is grateful and elated in equal measure after being finalised for the Arjuna award, determined to work harder for a Khel Ratna in the near future. Some para-athletes like Paris gold-winning archer Harvinder Singh have expressed disappointment at not …

DC Edit | Don’t devalue Khel Ratna
2 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Don’t devalue Khel Ratna

Deccan Chronicle  

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna sporting awards list for the year has the world chess champion, D. Gukesh, as well as the double Olympic bronze medallist, Manu Bhaker, besides the hockey captain, Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar. To revamp the system that currently allows sporting federations, Khel Ratna awardees and individual sportspeople to nominate themselves for the honour, …

Biggest achievement of life but plenty more to come: Harmanpreet Singh on Khel Ratna award
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biggest achievement of life but plenty more to come: Harmanpreet Singh on Khel Ratna award

The Hindu  

Elated to become a Khel Ratna awardee after his career-defining Olympic performance, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said the honour is a recognition of his “fascinating” journey in which he still has plenty more to achieve. Double Olympic-medallist shooter Manu Bhaker, chess world champion D Gukesh, Harmanpreet and Paralympic high jump gold-winner Praveen Kumar were finalised for the …

Would have been nice to see more para-athletes get Khel Ratna: Praveen Kumar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Would have been nice to see more para-athletes get Khel Ratna: Praveen Kumar

The Hindu  

Para high-jumper Praveen Kumar is glad to be among the four Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees thanks to his gold-winning show in the Paris Paralympics but he says he would have been happier if more para-athletes were picked for the country’s highest sporting honour. Praveen will be bestowed the Khel Ratna along with three able-bodied athletes -- double Olympic medal-winning …

Khel Ratna Prize Money: What Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, D Gukesh, And Praveen Will Receive
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Khel Ratna Prize Money: What Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, D Gukesh, And Praveen Will Receive

ABP News  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, on Thursday, conferred the prestigious Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award, the highest sports honor in the country, on four outstanding athletes this year. On January 17, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Praveen Kumar, and Harmanpreet Singh will be conferred with the prestigious Khel Ratna Award by the President of India. GT's Latest …

Manu Bhaker to receive Khel Ratna along with D Gukesh and two others, confirms Sports Ministry
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker to receive Khel Ratna along with D Gukesh and two others, confirms Sports Ministry

Firstpost  

Besides Bhaker and Gukesh, India men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Praveen Kumar are the others who have been nominated for the highest sporting honour in the country. Shooting sensation Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh had achieved historic feats in the Paris Olympics and the FIDE World Championship respectively last year. Image credit: X/FIDE …

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to get Khel Ratna award
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to get Khel Ratna award

The Hindu  

Double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker and chess world champion D Gukesh were among four winners of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award announced by the Sports Ministry, which also named an unprecedented 17 para-athletes in the list of 32 Arjuna awardees to honour their resounding success at the Paris Paralympics. The other two Khel Ratna winners unveiled by the ministry …

Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after week-long confusion over nomination, Gukesh among four recipients

Hindustan Times  

India's twin-Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and chess prodigy D Gukesh have been named among the four recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, as confirmed by the sports ministry, according to PTI on Thursday. India's men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar are the other two recipients of this year’s Khel Ratna Award, which is …

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among four sportspersons to get Khel Ratna award for 2024-25, confirms Sports Ministry
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among four sportspersons to get Khel Ratna award for 2024-25, confirms Sports Ministry

India TV News  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports confirmed on Thursday, January 2 that India's double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and the youngest world chess champion D Gukesh were added to the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award list for 2024-25. The long list included the likes of bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat, and para-gold medallists such as Navdeep Singh, Nitesh Kumar …

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award: Sports Ministry
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award: Sports Ministry

The Hindu  

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has been chosen for the Khel Ratna award along with chess World Champion D Gukesh, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar, as per the announcement made by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday. Long ago, the Union Sports Ministry proposed Saina Nehwal’s name and gave her the Khel …

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Picked For Khel Ratna Award. See Full List
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Picked For Khel Ratna Award. See Full List

ABP News  

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday announced Khel Ratna Award for Hockey team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker, Paralympic Gold medallist Praveen Kumar and Chess World Champion Gukesh D. The prestigious Khel Ratna Awards will be presented to the recipients by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Ministry of Youth …

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh and 2 others to receive Khel Ratna Award
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh and 2 others to receive Khel Ratna Award

India Today  

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker and world chess champion D Gukesh are among the four athletes who will be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on January 17, the Sports Ministry announced on Thursday, January 2. Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Paralympian Praveen Kumar will also receive the Khel Ratna Award from the President …

D Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna honour: It will motivate me to work harder
2 months, 3 weeks ago

D Gukesh ecstatic after Khel Ratna honour: It will motivate me to work harder

India Today  

India’s chess sensation D Gukesh was over the moon after he was chosen for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. After being named for the Khel Ratna Award, Gukesh said that it had motivated him to keep putting in the hard yards. “I am extremely humbled and honoured to know that the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced …

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners
2 months, 3 weeks ago

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners

India Today  

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2024. National Sports Day 2024: Full list of award winners Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 Awarded for outstanding performance in sports. Shri Gukesh D - Chess Shri Harmanpreet Singh - Hockey Shri Praveen Kumar - Para-Athletics Ms. Manu Bhaker - Shooting Arjuna …

Paralympic double silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya questions panel for overlooking him for Khel Ratna
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic double silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya questions panel for overlooking him for Khel Ratna

The Hindu  

Two-time Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya voiced his disappointment over not being nominated for the prestigious Khel Ratna Award despite his “consistent” performances on the world stage. READ: Hima Das suspended for 16 months for whereabouts failure from July 2023; eligible now to compete “People say it doesn’t matter, but why doesn’t it matter? Even after all that, if I …

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism

Firstpost  

Both Bhaker and Harvinder, who were among India’s standout performers in Paris Olympics and Paralympics respectively, have been critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Both Bhaker and Harvinder, however, have been in the news lately for being critical of this year’s shortlist for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. “Discrimination in sports’ …

‘Same gold, same pride, why not same award?’: Amid Manu Bhaker controversy, India's paralympic champion cries foul
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Same gold, same pride, why not same award?’: Amid Manu Bhaker controversy, India's paralympic champion cries foul

Hindustan Times  

Paralympics gold medallist archer Harvinder Singh alleged “discrimination” in sports awards after his name did not feature in the list recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna award. Although a sports ministry spokesperson has done damage control by confirming that the list is yet to be finalised, the absence of double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker from the initial list, which featured …

Manu Bhaker's name to be added to final list for Khel Ratna award after major backlash: ‘List not final yet'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker's name to be added to final list for Khel Ratna award after major backlash: ‘List not final yet'

Hindustan Times  

A day after Manu Bhaker's absence from among those recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna award created a furore, it is reliably learnt that her name is likely to be added to the final list after union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya takes a call on the matter in a few days. There was no formal announcement but the initial list …

Manu Bhaker's father reveals daughter's chat after Khel Ratna axe: 'Shouldn't have won medals for country'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker's father reveals daughter's chat after Khel Ratna axe: 'Shouldn't have won medals for country'

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker despite being the two-time Olympic medallist for India, the only one for the country in the single edition, wasn't shortlisted for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. While the earlier statement from the sports ministry stated that Manu Bhaker hadn't applied for it, later, the statement suggested that this wasn't the final list and the sport shooter …

Khel Ratna row: Maybe lapse on my part, says Manu Bhaker
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Khel Ratna row: Maybe lapse on my part, says Manu Bhaker

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Seeking to end all “speculations” after her name was not considered for the Khel Ratna Award, Paris Olympics double medallist shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted to a possible lapse in her application for the country’s top sports award. The Union Sports Ministry then said on Monday that Bhaker’s name was not considered for the award because she …

Khel Ratna snub: Manu Bhaker hints at ’lapse’ on her part; sports ministry says list is not final
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Khel Ratna snub: Manu Bhaker hints at ’lapse’ on her part; sports ministry says list is not final

Live Mint  

After controversy erupted over Indian shooter and double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker not being shortlisted for the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the 22-year-old pistol ace said her aim was to perform for the country and it would not matter whether she got an award or not. In a post on social media platform X, Manu wrote: "Regarding the ongoing …

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

Manu Bhaker accepts 'lapse' on her part in Khel Ratna controversy: 'While filing for the nomination...'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker accepts 'lapse' on her part in Khel Ratna controversy: 'While filing for the nomination...'

Hindustan Times  

Manu Bhaker, the double bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics 2024, has been at the centre of a huge controversy after her name was excluded from the Khel Ratna awardees list. Manu Bhaker accepts 'lapse' on her part in the Khel Ratna controversy. Netizens support Manu Bhaker As soon as Manu Bhaker posted her statement, several users on the internet …

Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna controversy: There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna controversy: There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part

The Hindu  

Manu Bhaker, the double bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, acknowledged a potential oversight on her part in the nomination process for this year’s National Sports Awards. 1 A day after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports intervened to address the controversy following the selection committee’s unexpected decision, the 22-year-old shooting star took to social media to clarify her …

There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna furore
2 months, 3 weeks ago

There’s been a lapse in filing nominations, may be on my part: Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna furore

The Hindu  

Paris Olympics' double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker on Tuesday admitted that "there has been a lapse may be on my part" while filing nominations for this year's National Sports Awards amid a raging controversy over her exclusion from the list of Khel Ratna awardees. "With regards to ongoing issue for my nomination for the most prestigious Khel Ratna award -- I …

Manu Bhaker to father after Khel Ratna snub: ’I shouldn’t have gone to Olympics’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker to father after Khel Ratna snub: ’I shouldn’t have gone to Olympics’

Live Mint  

No mention of Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker's name on the list of sportspersons nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award sparked controversy this week. 'Some orders were being followed' Bhaker's father Ram Kishan exclusively told Telecom Asia that he suspects that "all is not well with the committee which decides the national sports awards. He said, "Despite …

'There has been a lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker's first reaction to Khel Ratna award nominations snub
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'There has been a lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker's first reaction to Khel Ratna award nominations snub

India TV News  

Manu Bhaker reacted to her snub from the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award nominations with a post on her X page on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Bhaker created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a Summer Olympics since Independence. However, her two Olympics medals were not enough to earn the nomination …

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympics gold-medalist Harvinder Singh adds to burning Khel Ratna controversy

India Today  

Para-archer and Paris Paralympics 2024 gold-medallist Harvinder Singh has openly criticized the lack of recognition for Paralympians in the nominations for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. "Discrimination in sports”Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Gold medalists were awarded by Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, but what about Paris 2024 Paralympic Gold medalists? #KhelRatnaAward" @PMOIndia @PTI_News @ANI @ — Harvinder …

Khel Ratna list not finalised, says ministry on Manu Bhaker ‘snub’
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Manu Bhaker's name reportedly absent from nominees list for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manu Bhaker's name reportedly absent from nominees list for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

Firstpost  

Two-time Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is reportedly absent from the list of sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. India’s two-time Paris Olympics medallist Manu Bhaker’s name is reportedly absent from the list of sportspersons nominated for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. “Tell me, Do I deserve Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award? …

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 …

Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final With Season-Best Throw Of 89.34m - WATCH
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Neeraj Chopra Qualifies For Paris Olympics 2024 Javelin Final With Season-Best Throw Of 89.34m - WATCH

ABP News  

Neeraj Chopra qualified for the finals in the men’s Javelin at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a remarkable first throw of 89.34 metres in the Qualification Round Group B on August 6. ALSO ON ABP Live | Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 Auction Date Announced, Retained Players List Revealed Watch Neeraj Chopra's 89.34m Throw Below: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem Follows Chopra …

Khel Ratna award is truly special: Satwik
1 year, 3 months ago

Khel Ratna award is truly special: Satwik

The Hindu  

Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is truly special, and getting it ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics is equally significant and a huge morale-booster, said R. Satiwiksairaj, after he and his doubles partner Chirag Shetty, were formally named to receive the prestigious award on Wednesday. We feel it is a recognition of our achievements certainly, and we give credit to …

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 …

In pictures: Sharath Kamal honoured with Khel Ratna; Nikhat Zareen, Praggnanandhaa get Arjuna Award
2 years, 3 months 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 …

'Better Late Than Never', Says Sharath Kamal on Winning Khel Ratna at 40 Years of Age
2 years, 4 months ago

'Better Late Than Never', Says Sharath Kamal on Winning Khel Ratna at 40 Years of Age

News 18  

At 40, the prestigious Khel Ratna award came pretty late for Sharath Kamal, but the star table tennis player on Saturday said the recognition was “better late than never", and it will inspire him to give one last shot at Olympic glory. Sharath was on Friday recommended as the only athlete for this year’s Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, …

World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for men's javelin final with 88.39m throw
2 years, 8 months ago

World Athletics Championships 2022: Neeraj Chopra qualifies for men's javelin final with 88.39m throw

India TV News  

Eugene| India's golden boy and superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has repeated his heroics once again. Chopra has qualified for his maiden World Athletics Championships final owing to a throw of 88.39m. The Indian superstar opened Group A's qualification round as he sent his javelin flying for 88.39m which also happens to be his third career-best throw. Olympic champion javelin …

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