Articles tagged with: sports awards

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.


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