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My biggest motivation is my baby...: MMA fighter Ritu Phogat on her comeback after embracing motherhood
Singapore, February 6: Indian mixed-martial-arts fighter Ritu Phogat, who will be making her return to the sport this month, said that her biggest motivation is her baby and she looks forward to making a strong comeback in the sport after a dip in form and embracing motherhood.
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects arrangements for National Games on his return from Delhi poll campaign
Dehradun, February 4: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday inspected the various arrangements of the 38th National Games at Maharana Pratap Sports Stadium in Raipur after arriving in Dehradun from Delhi, where he had campaigned for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly polls.
Set a goal and work on that: Harvinder Singh's message to youth on being selected for Padma Shri
New Delhi, January 26: Paris Paralympics 2024 gold medallist Harvinder Singh has expressed his feelings after being selected for the Padma Shri award.
Very happy that my hard work of eight years has paid off: Rakesh Kumar on being conferred for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 17: India's para-archer Rakesh Kumar expressed his feelings after being conferred with the Arjuna Award in the National Sports Awards 2025 on Friday.
Para shooter Avani Lekhara reflects on her journey, says she learnt from setbacks
New Delhi, January 6: Indian Para shooter Avani Lekhara recently made an appearance at the House of Glory podcast, an initiative started by the Olympic medalist Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation. The two-time Olympic Gold medalist reflected on her journey of becoming a para-athlete and the importance of mental health in the process of becoming a successful shooter.
'It was pretty difficult to restart life in a wheelchair', says para shooter Avani Lekhara
New Delhi, Jan 6: Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara expressed gratitude for the challenging journey of becoming a para-athlete while reflecting on the importance of mental health in becoming a champion.
Indian athletes, their families celebrate prestigious Arjuna Award recognition
New Delhi, January 3: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother Savitri Devi and India Chess grandmaster were filled with joy after being rewarded with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Thursday.
"Feeling very proud": Praveen Kumar on being declared as recipient of Khel Ratna
New Delhi, January 3: After being nominated for the Arjuna Award, Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar expressed his feelings saying that it is a very proud moment for him and this will help him to perform better in the upcoming tournaments.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulates nominees of National Sports Awards 2024
New Delhi, January 2: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya took to his official media handle and congratulated all the players and coaches who were nominated for the National Sports Awards 2024 on Thursday.
Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh conferred with Khel Ratna; MYAS announces National Sports Awards 2024
New Delhi, January 2: Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar have awarded the prestigious Khel Ratna, according to a PIB from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.