Arjuna Award is a milestone, my goal now is to break into top 10: Vantika
5 days, 23 hours ago

Arjuna Award is a milestone, my goal now is to break into top 10: Vantika

The Hindu  

India’s rising chess star, Vantika Agrawal, has described winning the Arjuna Award as one of the “most defining moments” of her career and her next big goal is to break into top 10 women player’s global rankings and secure the Grandmaster title. “Chess has given me the privilege to represent my country, and this honour fuels my ambition to elevate Indian chess to even greater heights,” said the 39th ranked player in the world women’s classical rankings. The emotion hasn’t hit yet, maybe soon when it’s all happening in Delhi.” On his parents’ reaction, Abhay, who had helped India secure a fifth-place finish at the recent World Squash Team Championships, said their excitement was typical. “Parents are always the same, dad was excited just like he was after the Asian Games final, and mom’s excited but I think just more so waiting to have me back home from all my long trips away.” Abhay, currently training in England, will be competing in several events in the USA in the upcoming season before heading back to India for the National Games in Dehradun.

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Arjun Erigaisi fourth, D Gukesh fifth in latest chess rankings
1 week ago

Arjun Erigaisi fourth, D Gukesh fifth in latest chess rankings

The Hindu  

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigiasi and World Champions D. Gukesh retained their fourth and fifth spot respectively in the chess rankings released on Wednesday. Erigiasi, who became the second Indian after the legendary Viswanathan Anand and 16th worldwide to reach the gold-standard ELO rating of 2800, continues to have 2801 rating points for the fourth spot. While 18-year-old Gukesh, who defeated …

Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 Elo mark: An extraordinary feat by an extraordinary player
1 month, 1 week ago

Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 Elo mark: An extraordinary feat by an extraordinary player

The Hindu  

At the closing ceremony of the Tata Steel Chess India three years ago, the wonderfully articulate Levon Aronian had an explanation why Arjun Erigaisi, just 18 then and nowhere near as well-known as he is now, did not also win the blitz title after winning the rapid. The Armenian-born American Grandmaster, who won the title after beating him in the …

'Winning the Chess Olympiad has put India on the map': Grandmasters Harika Dronavalli and Vidit Gujrathi at HTLS 2024
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'Winning the Chess Olympiad has put India on the map': Grandmasters Harika Dronavalli and Vidit Gujrathi at HTLS 2024

Hindustan Times  

Almost two months after the historical achievement, Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli is yet to entirely soak in the euphoria of winning the gold-medal finish at the 2024 Chess Olympiads, where the Indian men's and women's teams took the top honour. The two team and four individual gold medals are believed by many to be the start of a new era …

Arjun and Harika to spearhead India’s challenge at Olympiad
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Arjun and Harika to spearhead India’s challenge at Olympiad

The Hindu  

Koneru Humpy is not part of the Indian women’s team for the Chess Olympiad. Even in her absence, India starts as one of the favourites for the women’s title in the ultimate team competition in chess, which was inaugurated at Budapest on Tuesday. India’s squads at Chess Olympiad Men: Arjun Erigaisi, D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi and P. Harikrishna …

Tata Steel Chess India 2023: Focus on Praggnanandhaa, women’s section to kick things off
1 year, 4 months ago

Tata Steel Chess India 2023: Focus on Praggnanandhaa, women’s section to kick things off

The Hindu  

He arrived to a hero’s welcome in his hometown Chennai on Wednesday. After his exploits at the Chess World Cup in Baku, the 18-year-old will be the biggest attraction of the fifth edition of the Tata Steel Chess India tournament, which opens at the National Library on Thursday. Capturing the intense moments of the draw of lots ceremony at Tata …

Dharamvir Singh, Deep Grace Ekka Named for National Awards; HI Laud Stars
2 years, 1 month ago

Dharamvir Singh, Deep Grace Ekka Named for National Awards; HI Laud Stars

News 18  

Hockey India on Wednesday congratulated former India player Dharamvir Singh and Indian Women’s Hockey player Deep Grace Ekka on being named for the National Awards which will be presented on November 30 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Dharamvir Singh, who was part of the Indian Men’s Team for the London Olympics 2012 and won the Gold Medal at the Asian Games …

Neeraj Chopra a Huge Inspiration for Me: Arjun Babuta
2 years, 5 months ago

Neeraj Chopra a Huge Inspiration for Me: Arjun Babuta

News 18  

Backed by Abhinav Bindra and inspired by his college senior Neeraj Chopra, young shooter Arjun Babuta is looking to “deliver" a strong performance at the World Championship and secure an Olympic quota. But what he achieved at the Olympic Games in 2020 was a huge motivating factor for athletes like me and he is indeed a huge inspiration," Arjun said …

Arjun Erigaisi: The new shining star of Indian chess
3 years, 1 month ago

Arjun Erigaisi: The new shining star of Indian chess

The Hindu  

It turned out to be an unforgettable week in Kolkata for Arjun Erigaisi. “I was delighted to get that opportunity in the blitz, as I would have preferred it in the first place, to the rapid event,” Arjun told Sportstar. “I never expected to win the rapid tournament; I would have been happy with a third.” READ: Arjun Erigaisi wins …

AICF nominates world No 3 Koneru Humpy for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna; Vidit Gujrathi among Arjuna award nominees
3 years, 6 months ago

AICF nominates world No 3 Koneru Humpy for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna; Vidit Gujrathi among Arjuna award nominees

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The 34-year old Humpy, currently ranked number three in the world, has qualified for the FIDE Women’s Candidates event next year and was also part of the Indian squad which won the Online Chess Olympiad in 2020. Chennai: Reigning women’s world rapid chess champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the All …

Hockey India nominates Sreejesh, Deepika for Khel Ratna; Harmanpreet Singh for Arjuna
3 years, 6 months ago

Hockey India nominates Sreejesh, Deepika for Khel Ratna; Harmanpreet Singh for Arjuna

India TV News  

Veteran India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former women's team player Deepika were on Saturday nominated by Hockey India for this year's prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Besides the duo, vice-captain of India's Tokyo Olympics-bound men's team Harmanpreet Singh and women's team members Vandana Katariya and Navjot Kaur were nominated for the Arjuna awards. During that period, the 35-year-old Sreejesh, …

Hockey India nominates Sreejesh, Deepika for Khel Ratna; Harmanpreet for Arjuna
3 years, 6 months ago

Hockey India nominates Sreejesh, Deepika for Khel Ratna; Harmanpreet for Arjuna

The Hindu  

Sreejesh and former women's team player Deepika were on Saturday nominated by Hockey India for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Besides the duo, vice-captain of India's Tokyo Olympics-bound men's team Harmanpreet Singh and women's team members Vandana Katariya and Navjot Kaur were nominated for the Arjuna awards. Speaking about the recommendations for the National Sports Awards, HI president …

Hockey India Nominates Sreejesh And Deepika For Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
3 years, 6 months ago

Hockey India Nominates Sreejesh And Deepika For Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

News 18  

Hockey India on Saturday announced the nomination of Indian Men’s Hockey Team Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former Indian Women’s Hockey 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 …

National Sports Awards 2020: Arjuna Award win result of 13 years of hard work, says Ishant Sharma
4 years, 4 months ago

National Sports Awards 2020: Arjuna Award win result of 13 years of hard work, says Ishant Sharma

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The 31-year-old Ishant Sharma said more than him, his family, especially his wife Pratima Singh, is proud of his achievement. India fast bowler Ishant Sharma says winning this year’s Arjuna Award is the fruit of his hard work in the last 13 years. Ishant and woman cricketer Deepti Sharma were among 27 athletes to be conferred with the Arjuna Award …

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 …

Dedicate Arjuna Award to entire nation, says delighted Dutee Chand
4 years, 4 months ago

Dedicate Arjuna Award to entire nation, says delighted Dutee Chand

The Hindu  

Sprinter Dutee Chand is delighted at being named for the Arjuna Award on Tuesday and dedicated the honour to the entire nation. “Yes, like for all athletes who are disappointed with the postponement of the 2020 Olympics, this is the kind of news which lifts your spirit and morale,” Dutee said about her first national award. READ | “Definitely, the …

Grandmaster Narayanan hopes to become a trailblazer
4 years, 6 months ago

Grandmaster Narayanan hopes to become a trailblazer

The Hindu  

Narayanan hopes to blaze a trail that will play a small role in popularising chess in Kerala. The 22-year-old, who was nominated by All India Chess Federation for the prestigious Arjuna award, is hoping to become the first chess player from Kerala to win it. Narayanan feels chess players in Kerala often struggle for recognition when compared to sportspersons from …

Arjuna Award nominees Vandana and Monica focused on Tokyo 2021
4 years, 7 months ago

Arjuna Award nominees Vandana and Monica focused on Tokyo 2021

The Hindu  

Arjuna Award nominees Vandana Katariya and Monica on Friday said the Indian women’s hockey team has a good balance of experience and youth and remains confident of achieving its goal of doing well at the Tokyo Olympics. The Indian team sealed a second consecutive berth in the now postponed Tokyo Olympics after beating USA 6-5 on aggregate in November. READ: …

Arjuna Award nominees Vandana Katariya, Monica confident of Indian women's hockey team's good show at Tokyo Olympics
4 years, 7 months ago

Arjuna Award nominees Vandana Katariya, Monica confident of Indian women's hockey team's good show at Tokyo Olympics

Firstpost  

Arjuna Award nominees Vandana Katariya and Monica on Friday said the Indian women’s hockey team has a good balance of experience and youth and remains confident of achieving its goal of doing well at the Tokyo Olympics. The Indian team sealed a second consecutive berth in the now postponed Tokyo Olympics after beating USA 6-5 on aggregate in November. Earlier …

Arjuna Award nomination huge motivation for us, say hockey players Vandana Katariya and Monika
4 years, 7 months ago

Arjuna Award nomination huge motivation for us, say hockey players Vandana Katariya and Monika

India TV News  

Indian women's hockey team forward Vandana Katariya and midfielder Monika are ecstatic about being nominated for the Arjuna Award. Along with Vandana and Monika, Harmanpreet Singh has been nominated for the Arjuna Award while captain Rani has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. "It was fantastic to know that Rani has been nominated for the Rajiv …

Delighted to be nominated for Arjuna award: Harmanpreet Singh
4 years, 7 months ago

Delighted to be nominated for Arjuna award: Harmanpreet Singh

The Hindu  

In contention for the Arjuna award after being nominated by the national federation, the Indian men’s hockey team defender Harmanpreet Singh, on Thursday, said his teammates have had a huge role in making him successful. Hockey India, on Tuesday, nominated Harmanpreet and women’s team members Vandana Katariya and Monika Malik for the Arjuna Award, while recommending women’s team captain Rani …

Arjuna Award nomination will motivate to perform better: Harmanpreet Singh
4 years, 7 months ago

Arjuna Award nomination will motivate to perform better: Harmanpreet Singh

India TV News  

Indian men's hockey team defender Harmanpreet Singh, who has been recommended by Hockey India for the Arjuna Award, has said it is an honour for him and this nomination will motivate him to perform better in the coming years. It's an honour to be nominated for the Arjuna Award and I am sure the nomination will motivate me to perform …

AFI confirms Khel Ratna recommendation for Neeraj Chopra
4 years, 7 months ago

AFI confirms Khel Ratna recommendation for Neeraj Chopra

The Hindu  

The Athletics Federation of India on Wednesday confirmed recommending star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, country’s highest sporting honour. PTI had already reported that Chopra was AFI’s pick for the Khel Ratna for the third year in a row and India’s fastest woman Dutee Chand for the Arjuna Award. Asian Games gold medallists Arpinder …

Rani Rampal overwhelmed at being nominated for award
4 years, 7 months ago

Rani Rampal overwhelmed at being nominated for award

The Hindu  

Rani Rampal on Wednesday said she was “overwhelmed” at being nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. The India women’s team captain said in a press release issued by Hockey India: “I am overwhelmed that Hockey India has recommended my name for the top award and their continued support always encourages the team and I to do well.” “I …

Hockey India recommends India women's team captain Rani Rampal for Khel Ratna award
4 years, 7 months ago

Hockey India recommends India women's team captain Rani Rampal for Khel Ratna award

Firstpost  

Rani, who is the first Indian to be named as the World Games Athlete of The Year, has also been the recipient of the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri. Hockey India on Tuesday nominated national women’s team captain Rani for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award while Vandana Kataria, Monika and Harmanpreet Singh were recommended for the Arjuna Award. …

Extremely grateful to be nominated for Arjuna Award: Deepti Sharma
4 years, 7 months ago

Extremely grateful to be nominated for Arjuna Award: Deepti Sharma

India TV News  

Ace India women all-rounder Deepti Sharma has said that she is "extremely grateful" for being nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. "I'm extremely grateful to be nominated by the BCCI for the Arjuna award. Deepti holds the record for the highest individual women's ODI score by an Indian player and is …

Chess: Harika thrilled to be back in top-10
5 years, 2 months ago

Chess: Harika thrilled to be back in top-10

The Hindu  

For D. Harika, the three-time World championship bronze medallist, the FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss tournament in Douglas, said to be one of the the strongest ever, turned out to be memorable as she got the coveted ‘best women’s player’ prize. “This is a very significant achievement as I look ahead to fulfilling my ultimate dream of being a World champion,” …

World Youth Chess: Indians look to give it all in the home-stretch
5 years, 3 months ago

World Youth Chess: Indians look to give it all in the home-stretch

The Hindu  

It will take a strong finish for the Indians to make the podium in most categories of the World Youth chess championship here. R. Pragnanandhaa and P. Iniyan in under-18, L. R. Srihari, R. Abinandhan and favourite M. Sreeshwan in under-14 apart from Rakshitta Ravi and Divya Deshmukh in the girls’ under-14 are battling to be among the medals. Given …

Swapna Barman: Will enter competitions only in 2020
5 years, 3 months ago

Swapna Barman: Will enter competitions only in 2020

The Hindu  

Due to her injuries, Swapna Barman has had a quiet 2019 after winning laurels for India in 2017 and 2018. In the city to launch the VRCT Jacket by Adidas, the sports apparel brand, Barman talks to Sportstar about the significance of the Arjuna award, the 2018 Asian Games, her fitness, and her future plans. A: I had never thought …

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja says Arjuna award will inspire him to do better on cricket field
5 years, 4 months ago

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja says Arjuna award will inspire him to do better on cricket field

Firstpost  

Jadeja missed the National Awards ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday on the occasion of National Sports Day as he is currently at the Caribbean with the national team. New Delhi: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has thanked the government for honouring him with the Arjuna award and said the recognition will always inspire him to give his best …

Chinglensana: Arjuna Award will motivate me to do better
5 years, 4 months ago

Chinglensana: Arjuna Award will motivate me to do better

The Hindu  

Chinglensana Singh Kangujam, the Indian men’s hockey team midfielder, has said the Arjuna award nomination is a “huge honour” and will spur him to perform better in the upcoming tournaments. I have taken pride in representing India, and having completed more than 200 international caps for India, this award motivates me to keep giving my all in the upcoming tournaments. …

Feels good to be called an Arjuna Awardee, says B Sai Praneeth
5 years, 4 months ago

Feels good to be called an Arjuna Awardee, says B Sai Praneeth

The Hindu  

B. Sai Praneeth, one of the leading shuttlers from India now in Basel for the World championship starting Monday, feels the timing of Arjuna Award could not have been more perfect as he enters the prestigious championship with the hope of putting up his best performance ever. “Yes, it feels good to be called an Arjuna Awardee for it is …

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Ravindra Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna
5 years, 4 months ago

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Ravindra Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

The Hindu  

Para-athlete Deepa Malik was fourth time lucky after being recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna for the year 2019 on Saturday, becoming the joint recipient with wrestler Bajrang Punia for the highest sporting honour in the country. Unlike in the past, the Sports Ministry had formed a single committee for evaluating and deciding on all the awards – both …

Hockey India recommends P. R. Sreejesh for Khel Ratna award
5 years, 8 months ago

Hockey India recommends P. R. Sreejesh for Khel Ratna award

The Hindu  

Hockey India has recommended former India captain and experienced goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for 2019. Read | Rupinder returns in Indian hockey team for Australia tour He will also be the third hockey player to clinch the award. Chinglensana, Akashdeep recommended for Arjuna award Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and Akashdeep Singh have been recommended …

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