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Manu Bhaker, Gukesh among four athletes to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award: Sports Ministry
1 week, 2 days 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 …

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National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners
1 week, 2 days 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 …

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Explained: How athletes are selected for Khel Ratna Award amid Manu Bhaker and Harvinder Singh’s criticism
2 weeks, 1 day 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’ …

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hockey Legend Zafar Iqbal Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day
4 months, 1 week ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hockey Legend Zafar Iqbal Pay Tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

News 18  

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was joined by hockey legend Zafar Iqbal in paying tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on the National Sports Day here, with the latter also emphasising on the need to focus on disciplines like table tennis and swimming for bigger medal hauls in the Olympic Games. The birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, who won …

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WFI polls: Vinesh Phogat to now return Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards
1 year 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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In pictures: Sharath Kamal honoured with Khel Ratna; Nikhat Zareen, Praggnanandhaa get Arjuna Award
2 years, 1 month 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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'Khelega India Tabhi Toh Khilega India': Prime Minister and Athletes Encourage People to Play Sports on National Sports Day
2 years, 4 months ago

'Khelega India Tabhi Toh Khilega India': Prime Minister and Athletes Encourage People to Play Sports on National Sports Day

News 18  

India is celebrating 10 years of National Sports Day today on August 29, commemorating the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the hockey wizard of India. नए भारत में आज जितना महत्व शिक्षा का है, उतना ही महत्व खेल का भी है। खेलो इंडिया योजना के तहत आज न केवल ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों की प्रतिभा को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मंच दिया जा रहा …

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Virat Kohli congratulates National Sports awardees: ‘Your excellence will inspire many’
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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Neeraj Chopra leads star cast at National Sports Awards presentation
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 …

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Neeraj Chopra leads star cast; Para-athletes feted like never before at National Sports awards
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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Sports awards should be named after sportspersons, says Maj Dhyan Chand’s son
3 years, 5 months ago

Sports awards should be named after sportspersons, says Maj Dhyan Chand’s son

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW UP’s sports fraternity welcomed the government’s decision to rechristen the Khel Ratna in the honour of Major Dhyan Chand, saying that the country’s highest sporting honour was now named after India’s greatest hockey player. “There is no doubt that athletes and sports fans have kept Major Dhyan Chand’s name alive even today. He is still alive in our hearts.” …

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Dhyan Chand left behind legacy for all Indian athletes, says son and World Cup-winner Ashok Kumar
4 years, 4 months ago

Dhyan Chand left behind legacy for all Indian athletes, says son and World Cup-winner Ashok Kumar

Firstpost  

The National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August on the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand, widely considered the greatest field hockey player of all time. Kolkata: World Cup gold medallist Ashok Kumar has said his legendary father Dhyan Chand left a legacy for not just hockey players but also for all sportspersons in the country. “Major Dhyan Chand left …

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Sports minister Kiren Rijiju defends decision to confer sports awards to record 74 winners
4 years, 4 months ago

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju defends decision to confer sports awards to record 74 winners

Firstpost  

This year, the sports ministry’s selection committee recommended five athletes, including star cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat among others for the Khel Ratna, while selecting 27 for the Arjuna awards. Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday defended his government’s decision to confer a record 74 National Sports Awards this year, including an unprecedented five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna honours, …

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Major Dhyan Chand's Magic With Hockey Stick Unforgettable, Says PM Modi
4 years, 4 months ago

Major Dhyan Chand's Magic With Hockey Stick Unforgettable, Says PM Modi

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid rich tribute to legendary sportsperson Major Dhyan Chand on the occasion of his 115th birth anniversary and said that his magic with the hockey stick can never be forgotten. Modi took to Twitter to remind that Dhyan Chand?s birthday, which is also celebrated as the National Sports Day, when remarkable achievements of all …

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SAI resumes sports activities in Delhi's JLN Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
4 years, 7 months ago

SAI resumes sports activities in Delhi's JLN Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

India TV News  

The Sports Authority of India on Tuesday started activities in two out of its five stadiums in the national capital after the central government green-lighted resumption of outdoor sports in a phased manner. According to a SAI statement, sporting activities have resumed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium from Tuesday afternoon in slots of one hour …

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PM Narendra Modi says athletes giving wings to confident India's aspirations
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Narendra Modi says athletes giving wings to confident India's aspirations

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's improving sports performance is a reflection of the country's rising confidence as he paid tributes to hockey wizard Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary, which is celebrated as the National Sports Day. Launching the 'Fit India Movement', aimed at encouraging people to include physical activity and sports in their everyday lives, here, …

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