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'I shouldn't have gone to Olympics': Manu Bhaker devastated by Khel Ratna axe

Manu Bhaker's father revealed what the twin medal winner from the Paris Olympics told him when her name wasn't shortlisted for the Rajv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

Manu Bhaker during the 25m Pistol Women�s Final event at the 2024 Summer Olympics,(PTI)
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 06:46 AM IST

Dhyan Chand’s grandson welcomes move to rename Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on August 6 that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the country’s highest sporting honour, will be renamed after Major Dhyan Chand

Dhyan Chand’s son, Ashok Kumar, too welcomed the move, stating that awards related to sports should be given to sports personalities(Corbis)
Published on Aug 08, 2021 02:29 PM IST
By | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Digvijaya leads Congress' charge over renaming of Khel Ratna Award

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, too, demanded that the government restore the original name of the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh (File Photo/HT)
Published on Aug 06, 2021 05:37 PM IST
By | Written by Karan Manral, New Delhi

TTFI recommends Sharath Kamal for Khel Ratna Award

India's finest table tennis player Sharath Kamal has been recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the sport's governing body TTFI.

TTFI recommends Sharath Kamal for Khel Ratna Award.(HT FILE)
Updated on Jul 12, 2021 05:09 PM IST
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Odisha govt recommends para shuttler Pramod Bhagat for Khel Ratna

The department of sports and youth services (DSYS) of Odisha has also recommended the Indian women's hockey team vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka for the Arjuna Award.

Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat: File photo
Published on Jul 06, 2021 03:28 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

B Sai Praneeth, K Srikanth nominated for Khel Ratna

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) nominated HS Prannoy, Pranav Jerry Chopra and Sameer Verma for the Arjuna honour.

B Sai Praneeth and Kidambi Srikanth
Published on Jul 01, 2021 02:50 PM IST
PTI |

Archer Jyothi recommended for Khel Ratna, Limba Ram for Dronacharya Lifetime

The national federation also recommended Asian Games team silver medallist Muskan Kirar for the Arjuna Award and renowned compound archery coach Lokesh Chand Pal for the Dronacharya Award this year.

Jyothi Surekha Vennam(SAIMedia/Twitter)
Published on Jun 30, 2021 08:05 PM IST
PTI | , Kolkata

Neeraj Chopra nominated for Khel Ratna by AFI

The 23-year-old Chopra's nomination came after sprinter Dutee Chand was recommended for the same top award by the Odisha government.

File image of Neeraj Chopra.(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 30, 2021 06:39 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Sunil Chhetri nominated for Khel Ratna, Bala Devi for Arjuna Award

Chhetri has been in terrific form for the country and for his Indian Super League (ISL) club Bengaluru FC over the past few years. Bala Devi became the first Indian woman footballer to play for a top-flight professional league in Europe.

Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri (L) and Bala Devi (R)(HT Collage)
Published on Jun 30, 2021 05:57 PM IST

Khel Ratna nominations: FMSCI list Sherif, NRAI name Mittal and Moudgil

While FMSCI has nominated celebrated Indian motorsport personality Musa Sherif, the NRAI have recommended Ankur Mittal and Anjum Moudgil for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Khel Ratna Award nominations: Ankur Mittal, Anjum Moudgil (C) and Musa Sherif (right)(HT Collage)
Updated on Jun 30, 2021 03:40 PM IST

BCCI to recommend Mithali, Ashwin for Khel Ratna award: Report

Men’s team batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be recommended for the Arjuna award. BCCI has decided not to send any names from the women’s team for the Arjuna award.

Mithali Raj, R Ashwin
Published on Jun 30, 2021 01:34 PM IST

Dutee Chand nominated for Khel Ratna by Odisha government

Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has been nominated by the Odisha government for the country's highest sporting honour, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

Dutee Chand file photo(Photo: Instagram)
Published on Jun 29, 2021 07:27 PM IST

Hockey India announces recommendations for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Men's team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and former Women's team player Deepika were recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

File image of PR Sreejesh.(PTI)
Published on Jun 26, 2021 04:27 PM IST
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