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Dedicate this to my coach, family and friends: Sarabjot Singh on Arjuna Award honour
New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Olympic medalist Sarabjot Singh on Friday dedicated the honour to his coach, family and friends.
Inspires me to work even harder: Manu Bhaker on being awarded Khel Ratna
New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's two-time Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker on Friday said that this recognition will inspire her to work even harder.
Have been training since last two and a half months...: Manu Bhaker on return to action
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's two-time Olympic medalist shooter Manu Bhaker said that she has been training for the last two and a half months regularly and would be in action in competitions starting at month-end and the next month.
WFI Chief questions 'selection process' of awards ahead of Manu Bhaker receiving Khel Ratna
Gonda, January 8: As Olympic double medalist shooter Manu Bhaker is set to be conferred with the prestigious Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting honour in India, the announcement has sparked a debate on the transparency of the selection process, with Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh raising concerns about 'favouritism' in the award nominations.
Shooting fraternity overjoyed as Manu Bhaker gets Khel Ratna; Swapnil, Sarabjot get Arjuna
New Delhi, January 3: The Indian shooting fraternity was overjoyed as news came in that double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was conferred with the highest Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for athletes and Rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale and Pistol shooter Sarabjot Singh with the coveted Arjuna awards. Acclaimed rifle coach Deepali Deshpande was also conferred with the prestigious Dronacharya award for coaches.
Proud and happy: Swapnil Kusale's father on Arjuna Award recognition for his son
Kolhapur, January 2: Indian shooter Swapnil Kusale, who made his mark at the Olympics, has been named for the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Feeling great, it will motivate me to perform better: Sarabjot Singh on getting Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 2: Paris Olympics bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh expressed his feelings after he was selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award. The shooter said that this award would motivate him to perform better in the upcoming events for India.