SAMBALPUR: Jubilation grips Western Odisha after the announcement of Padma Shri Award for para badminton player, Pramod Bhagat, who is a native of Attabira in Bargarh district. Earlier, Bhagat was endowed with the prestigious Major Dhyan…
NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday said that he is honoured to be chosen for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. "Very honoured to be awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna alongside some…
NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12, with the…
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NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an…
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NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday physically handed over trophies to the winners of National Sports Awards 2020 after the award ceremony was held virtually last year due to the COVID-19…
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NEW DELHI: India's inspiring show at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics reflected in an unprecedented 11 recommendations for the Khel Ratna award, including that of champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, as…
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NEW DELHI: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who became only the second Indian to win individual Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games, and silver medal-winning wrestler Ravi Dahiya were on Wednesday recommended for…
NEW DELHI: After the sports ministry’s relaxation of doping rules, reigning Asian Games champion – flyweight boxer (52kg) Amit Panghal – has applied for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, TOI has learned. Panghal’s name has been…