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

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 …

India Olympics Olympic Ram Told Father Award

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Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy: Why double Olympic medallist was overlooked – 2 things to know

Live Mint

Manu Bhaker is making headlines after reports emerged that the Paris Olympics double medallist wasn't included in the nomination list for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Having suffered a heart-breaking pistol malfunction in Tokyo three years ago, Bhaker made a strong comeback to win her first Olympic bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event. According to a …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

The Hindu

August 29 is a day that holds a special place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts across India. It is celebrated as National Sports Day, dedicated to the memory of the legendary hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand, a name that is synonymous with excellence in sports, a name that transcended the boundaries of the field to inspire generations—a man whose …

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11 months, 4 weeks 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, …

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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, …

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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 …

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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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3 years ago

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says

Hindustan Times

After the bronze finish at the Tokyo 2020, hockey player Sreejesh PR has received calls from Bollywood and the Malayalam film industry for his life story to be depicted on screen. Indian Men’s Hockey team goalkeeper, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awardee Sreejesh PR says he’s receiving calls from Bollywood and even the south film industry for a film based …

India Hockey Indian Team Sreejesh Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

3 years, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli congratulates National Sports awardees: ‘Your excellence will inspire many’

Hindustan Times

India's Test and ODI captain Virat Kohli on Sunday congratulated the athletes and coaches who were awarded during the National Sports Awards on November 13. Kohli, who was conferred with Khel Ratna award in 2018, said the awardees' excellence will inspire many people to pursue their sporting passion. Neeraj Chopra, the javelin thrower who became the only second Indian to …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation

The Hindu

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra led the star cast at the National Sports Awards presentation ceremony but para-athletes stole the show at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday. Neeraj was among the 12 recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from the President Mr. Ram Nath Kovind The award carries a medallion, a certificate and ₹25 …

Sports Neeraj Award Olympic Gold Dhyan Chand Chand Khel

3 years, 1 month ago

India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: 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 …

India Shooting Hockey Badminton National Indian Shikhar Dhawan

3 years, 1 month ago

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast; Para-athletes feted like never before at National Sports awards

The Hindu

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra led the star cast at the National Sports Awards presentation ceremony but para-athletes stole the show at the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday. Neeraj was among the 12 recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from the President Ram Nath Kovind The award carries a medallion, a certificate and Rs. Defending …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Sunil Chhetri Receives The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award - News18

News 18

Indian Senior Men’s National Team captain Sunil Chhetri received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from honourable President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind earlier today. WATCH SUNIL CHHETRI RECEIVE THE KHEL RATNA AWARD: President Ram Nath Kovind confers Major Dhyan Chand #KhelRatnaAward 2021 on Footballer Sunil ChhetriLIVE Stream here📲 https://t.co/yKUBRZIa97 pic.twitter.com/lbTELleXOl — Doordarshan Sports November 13, 2021 “One …

India Indian Indian Football Sunil Award Ratna Khel

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 …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

Hindustan Times

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award from Indian President Ram Nath Kovind. Neeraj Chopra receives the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Apart from Chopra, Ravi Kumar, who won a silver medal in wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics, also received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna. Avani Lekhara, who won a …

India Olympic Neeraj Chopra Para Award Ratna Khel

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 …

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3 years, 1 month ago

'It's been an outstanding journey', says Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee

Firstpost

“It has been amazing to play for the National team, for so many years, for the number of matches, it has been an outstanding journey,” said the 36-year-old year talismanic India captain in an AIFF release. New Delhi: The first footballer to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian maestro Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday said the …

National Country Indian Football Sunil Chhetri Award Ratna

3 years, 1 month ago

Honoured to Be Awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Neeraj Chopra

News 18

New Delhi: Named for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna after winning a historic gold in the Tokyo Olympics, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said he would continue to work hard to bring more laurels for the country. The 23-year old Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold in the Tokyo …

Olympic Chopra Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

3 years, 1 month ago

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Dhyan Chand's Son Ashok Kumar Leads National Sports Day Celebrations in Jhansi

News 18

It’s August 29 and the country today celebrates National Sports Day commemorating the birthday of hockey wizard, legendary Dhyan Chand. What didn’t change though are the celebrations in Jhansi as Major Dhyan Chand’s son Ashok Kumar ensured that a number of activities were lined up on the day. Although the government celebrates Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday every year, National Sports …

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3 years, 3 months ago

National Sports Day 2021: History and Significance of the Day Commemorating Dhyan Chand Birth Anniversary

News 18

Sports teach us a lot of important life skills while also keeping us physically and mentally healthy. Take a look at the history linked with National Sports Day, which is observed every year on August 29 in India, also known as Rashtirya Khel Diwas. India’s National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29. Major Dhyan Chand, widely known …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra Govt announces new award in Rajiv Gandhi’s name after Centre renames Khel Ratna

Op India

Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced renaming the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the Maharashtra government with Congress in alliance announced a new IT excellence award in the former PM’s name. Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced a new award named after Rajiv Gandhi to felicitate companies and institutions for excellence in the IT sector. Satej Patil Minister of State …

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

Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna controversy: Why double Olympic medallist was overlooked – 2 things to know

Watch: Remembering Dhyan Chand | National Sports Day

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

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Mohammed Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

In pictures: Sharath Kamal honoured with Khel Ratna; Nikhat Zareen, Praggnanandhaa get Arjuna Award

Indian hockey player Sreejesh PR’s life might inspire a movie: Talks are happening, he says

Virat Kohli congratulates National Sports awardees: ‘Your excellence will inspire many’

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation

India honours its sporting best at dazzling National awards ceremony

Neeraj Chopra leads star cast; Para-athletes feted like never before at National Sports awards

Sunil Chhetri Receives The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award - News18

National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Kumar among 12 awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra receives Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award

List of the National Sports Awards of India

'It's been an outstanding journey', says Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee

Honoured to Be Awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Neeraj Chopra

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

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

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

Dhyan Chand's Son Ashok Kumar Leads National Sports Day Celebrations in Jhansi

National Sports Day 2021: History and Significance of the Day Commemorating Dhyan Chand Birth Anniversary

Maharashtra Govt announces new award in Rajiv Gandhi’s name after Centre renames Khel Ratna