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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.