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'Challenging times help you learn,' Arjuna Awardee Jarmanpreet Singh shares comeback journey after doping setback
New Delhi, February 21: Jarmanpreet Singh faced a major setback in 2015 when, at the age of 19, he failed a doping test as a result of back pain medicine given by his doctor. This was followed by a two-year ban for the then-junior Hockey player. However, not letting this setback distance him from the sport, Jarman continued to work hard and successfully made a comeback.
PV Sindhu to sign 4-year-deal with leading sports equipment brand worth Rs 4 cr per year: Sources
New Delhi, January 24: India's double Olympic medalist shuttler PV Sindhu will sign a four-year deal with a leading sports equipment brand for four years, worth Rs 4 crore per year, according to sources.
Credit goes to my team, family members: Harmanpreet Singh on being conferred Khel Ratna
New Delhi, January 17: After being felicitated with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh on Friday said that all the credit goes to his team and family members.
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.
Nothing comes closer to receiving Arjuna Award, says Indian hockey star Jarmanpreet Singh
New Delhi, Jan 17: The Indian men's hockey team defender Jarmanpreet Singh expressed his elation after receiving the Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday and said, "Nothing comes closer to this feeling".
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.
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.
India Open 2025: PV Sindhu believes she will regain top level, says 'it's just a matter of time'
New Delhi, Jan 14: Former World No.1 PV Sindhu began her year with a win over Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei 21-14, 22-20 in a 51-minute encounter in the women's singles Round of 32 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday. The two-time Olympic medallist is aiming for a successful 2025 badminton season, transitioning from personal training to group coaching, and has joined forces with Indian women's singles coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama ahead of the India Open.
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.
Goal is to win a gold medal in 2028 Olympics: Aman Sehrawat on being named as Arjuna Award recipient
By Vivek Prabhakar, New Delhi, Jan 2: After being nominated for the Arjun Awards 2024, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat opened up and spoke about his next goal which is to get a gold medal for his country in the upcoming 2028 Olympics at Los Angeles.