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  From Manu Bhaker to Anju Bobby George: Indian women's sportspersons to win Khel Ratna Award

  Other Sports | March 07, 2025 18:57 IST

  62 Indian athletes have received the highest sporting honour of the country, the Khel Ratna Award, starting in 1991-92 upto 2024 with Indian Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the youngest chess champions D Gukesh and the double Paris Olympics bronze medallist Manu Bhaker being the recent ones.

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  Manu Bhaker, Gukesh D among four athletes receive Khel Ratna award from President Murmu | WATCH

  Other Sports | January 17, 2025 13:08 IST

  Four athletes including Manu Bhaker and Gukesh D were nominated for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, while 32 were listed for the Arjuna award. The athletes received their sporting honours from President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.

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  National Sports Awards 2024: Complete list of recipients of Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya awards

  Other Sports | January 02, 2025 16:27 IST

  Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2024 today. Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh and Gukesh D are among the Khel Ratna award recipients. Here's the complete list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dronacharya award winners

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  Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh among 4 sportspersons to get Khel Ratna award, confirms Sports Ministry

  Other Sports | January 02, 2025 15:34 IST

  The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports updated the list of Khel Ratna awardees with Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Praveen Kumar, the para-athlete being already confirmed to receive the country's highest sporting honour. The awards will be conferred at a special function on January 17.

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  Manu Bhaker's father reveals daughter's chat after Khel Ratna axe: 'Shouldn't have won medals'

  Other Sports | December 25, 2024 11:24 IST

  Manu Bhaker's father Ram Kishan was left gutted after her daughter and India's double Olympic medallist wasn't shortlisted for the Khel Ratna Award. Her father didn't hold back, saying that the kids taking up Olympic sports would be disheartened by how a champion like Bhaker has been treated.

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  'There has been a lapse on my part: Manu Bhaker's reaction to Khel Ratna award nominations snub

  Other Sports | December 24, 2024 17:34 IST

  "Irrespective of the award I shall remain motivated to win more medals for my country. It is a request to everyone, please do not speculate on this matter," Manu Bhaker said after being snubbed for the Khel Ratna award nominations.

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  Manu Bhaker missing from Khel Ratna nominations, sports ministry says, 'list not final yet'

  Other Sports | December 24, 2024 8:50 IST

  Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics earlier this year in shooting bringing glory to the country. Many were shocked after she was ignored for the Khel Ratna award and this created controversy. However, the list is not finalised yet according to sports ministry source.

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  Vinesh Phogat leaves Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards on Kartavya Path

  Other Sports | December 30, 2023 19:47 IST

  Vinesh Phogat had written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when she stressed upon the treatment meted out to the female wrestlers. Vinesh also said she would return the Khel Ratna and the Arjuna awards.

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  Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy to be honoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

  Other Sports | December 20, 2023 18:35 IST

  Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2023 on December 20 (Wednesday) and some of the top sportspersons in the country have been honoured. Chirag Shetty and Satwik have won the top sports honours for their achievements in Badminton.

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  Satwiksairaj-Chirag chosen for Khel Ratna award, Shami nominated for second-highest sporting honour

  Other Sports | December 13, 2023 19:54 IST

  Team India pacer Mohammed Shami was added to the final list of sportspersons nominated for the Arjuna Award following a sensational ICC Men's Cricket World Cup campaign. Shami ended up taking 24 wickets in just seven matches at the World Cup and was the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

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  National Sports Awards 2021: Neeraj, Ravi among 12 awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna

  Cricket | November 13, 2021 18:41 IST

  In a glittering function organised at the Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan here, the President recognised the country's unparalleled Olympic and Paralympic performances.

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  Sunil Chhetri, football's first Khel Ratna awardee, says it has been a dream journey

  Football | November 03, 2021 18:40 IST

  The first footballer to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian maestro Sunil Chhetri on Wednesday said the journey that he has been through in the last 16 years has been nothing short of a dream.

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  Manpreet Singh, Sunil Chhetri to get Khel Ratna

  Hockey | November 02, 2021 23:35 IST

  Manpreet was originally recommended for the Arjuna award but he joined veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh as the second hockey player in the list of awardees for the highest sporting honour.

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  Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

  Other Sports | October 27, 2021 18:34 IST

  Seasoned hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and woman cricket Test skipper Mithali Raj were also recommended for the Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna by the selection committee.

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  Kodagu people demand rename of Rajiv Gandhi National Park after Field Marshal Cariappa

  India | August 09, 2021 8:32 IST

  An online petition has been initiated by the residents of Kodagu demanding change of the name of Nagarahole National Park (Tiger Reserve) also known as Rajeev Gandhi National Park.

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  Renaming Khel Ratna award after Dhyan Chand will encourage sportspersons: Hockey legend's Grandson

  News | August 08, 2021 16:40 IST

  Grandson of Major Dhyan Chand, Vishal Singh reacted on renaming of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

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  Kurukshetra: PM Modi Renames Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna After Major Dhyan Chand

  Kurukshetra | August 06, 2021 20:36 IST

  In a historic decision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Rajiv Khel Ratna Award will hereby be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Renaming Khel Ratna from Rajiv Gandhi to Major Dhyan Chand has triggered Congress leaders who are now calling for changing the name of the Narendra Modi stadium.

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  Special News: Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award has been named after Major Dhyan Chand

  News | August 06, 2021 17:20 IST

  The nation's highest sports award, which was previously named after former PM Rajiv Gandhi, will now be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in honour of one of the greatest hockey players to have ever lived.

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  Khel Ratna Award named after Major Dhyan Chand

  Other Sports | August 06, 2021 12:52 IST

  PM Narendra Modi announced that the Khel Ratna Award will now be named after Major Dhyan Chand.

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  Odisha govt recommends para shuttler Pramod Bhagat for Khel Ratna

  Other Sports | July 06, 2021 15:47 IST

  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.