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.
Gurugram, January 7: The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) is making waves across the kabaddi world, garnering significant global interest ahead of its much-anticipated player draft and season kick off. With participation from countries like Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Taiwan, and Poland, the GI-PKL has become quite popular for kabaddi players eyeing to play in this league, according to a release from GI-PKL.
New Delhi, January 6: Reigning Asian champion and multiple ISSF medallist Varun Tomar nailed a double winning both the senior and junior men's 10m air pistol titles at the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Pistol events, being played here at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting range in the national capital.
Bellary, January 6: Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), on Sunday, announced a first-of-its-kind International Wrestling Camp for Women, in collaboration with United World Wrestling (UWW). The IIS UWW International Women's Wrestling Camp will take place at the IIS' Vijayanagar facilities, between January 15 and January 30 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.