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Laureus World Sports Awards return to Madrid
Madrid, February 4: The winners of the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, the most prestigious honours in sport, are to be announced in Madrid, on April 21.
Maharashtra Government honours Kho Kho world cup winners, awards Rs 2.25 crore to players
Mumbai, January 30: The Maharashtra government on Thursday honoured nine state players who were part of India's victorious men's and women's teams at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. In recognition of their achievement, each player was awarded Rs 2.25 crore, while the coaches received Rs 22.5 lakh each, said an official statement from Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI).
They are country's pride: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauds recipients of Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 18: Praising the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awardees, Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said they are the country's pride.
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.
Jarmanpreet Singh feels proud after receiving prestigious Arjuna Award
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Indian men's hockey player and Olympic medalist Jarmanpreet Singh said that he is feeling proud after receiving the award.
It is a dream of every athlete: Swapnil Kusale on being awarded Arjuna Award
By Vivek Prabhakar Singh, New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Olympic medalist Swapnil Kusale on Friday said that it is a dream of every athlete to get their hands on the National Sports Awards.
Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet, Praveen receive Khel Ratna as President Murmu honours sports icons at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Jan 17: World Chess champion Gukesh D and Paris Olympics and Paralympics medallists - Manu Bhaker (shooting), Harmanpreet Singh (hockey) and Praveen Kumar (para-athlete) received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award from President Droupadi Murmu in a specially organised function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
Salima Tete, Navdeep Singh, Vantika Aggarwal among stars felicitated with Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 17: Indian men's hockey players Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Abhishek, and Sukhjeet Singh and women's hockey team captain Salima Tete were awarded Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Draupadi Murmu on Friday.
Subhash Rana, Deepali Deshpande, Armando Colaco among sporting personalities felicitated with Dronacharya Award
New Delhi, January 17: Coaches Subash Rana, Deepali Deshpande, Sandeep Sangwan, S Muralidharan and Armando Colaco were felicitated with the prestigious Dronacharya Award by the president Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
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.
World Chess Champion D Gukesh grateful to be conferred with prestigious Khel Ratna
New Delhi, January 16: World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju on Thursday said that he is really grateful to be conferred with the prestigious Khel Ratna award.
Everything was planned so that I cannot take any action, alleges Yogesh Kathuniya over Khel Ratna snub
New Delhi, Jan 16: Reflecting on his decision to move the court over his exclusion from the list of Khel Ratna Awardees for 2024, two-time Paralympic silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya has claimed that the National Sports Awards list was released on January 2, deliberately coinciding with the week when the courts were closed, alleging that this timing was planned to prevent him from taking any action.
Recognition I longed for throughout my journey: Murlikant Petkar after being nominated for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 16: Paralympic Gold Medallist Murlikant Petkar on Thursday expressed his feelings after being named for the Arjuna Award in 2025's National Sports Awards, the formal cermony for which will take place on Friday, January 17.
Recognition I longed for throughout my journey: Maralikant Petkar after being nominated for Arjuna Award
New Delhi, January 16: Paralympic Gold Medallist Maralikant Petkar on Thursday expressed his feelings after being named for the Arjuna Award in 2025's National Sports Awards, the formal cermony for which will take place on Friday, January 17.
Saweety Boora motivated after being conferred with prestigious Arjuna Award
Chandigarh, January 8: The Indian professional boxer Saweety Boora on Wednesday opened up on receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award and said that she is feeling very motivated and wants to work hard in the future.
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.
Brings more responsibilities on your shoulder....: Indian hockey players Jarmanpreet, Sanjay on getting Arjuna Award
Rourkela, January 3: After being conferred with the Arjuna Award by the central government, Indian hockey stars Jarmanpreet Singh and Sanjay Kumar said that more responsibilities and motivation come to a player when they get conferred with national awards and they will continue playing good hockey and working harder for their country.
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.
Hockey India congratulates National Sports Award 2024 winners
New Delhi, January 3: Hockey India on Thursday congratulated Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on being conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the highest for a sportsperson in India.
Delhi Govt gives cash awards to 2024 Olympics, Paralympics medallists
New Delhi, January 3: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government honoured five players and a coach from Delhi who brought glory to India in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics by providing them with a fixed amount under a cash incentive scheme.
Five railways athletes to receive Arjuna Awards for 2024
New Delhi, January 3: The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), has contributed immensely to promoting sports across the Country since 1928. The modest beginning of promoting Hockey, Athletics and Tennis, now RSPB has become an important organization in the promotion of Sports in the country and presently has 29 Game Disciplines- 18 individual games & 11 team games. RSPB is affiliated with 28 National Sports Federations and also affiliated with USIC (World Railways Sports Association).
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.
Para-athlete Preeti Pal elated with Arjuna Award win
Meerut, January 3: Para-athlete Preeti Pal has expressed immense joy upon being awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award. Her journey of dedication and perseverance has been recognized, further solidifying her position as a top athlete in her field.
Feeling very motivated after Arjuna Award honour: Saweety Boora
New Delhi, January 2: Boxer Saweety Boora has been honoured with the Arjuna Award, marking a significant achievement in her sporting career. The recognition has filled her with a renewed sense of motivation.
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.