National sports awards

Sports Minister Anuraj Thakur on Monday physically handed over trophies to some of the winners of last year’s National Sports Awards. Those that received the awards on Monday included women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal, wrestler Vinesh…

Elated by the record-breaking recommendations of para-athletes for this year’s National Sports Awards, Deepa Malik, the president of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), feels that her dreams are being realised and it’s heartening to see…

As many as 10 sports persons employed with central public sector enterprises such as and have been recommended for the prestigious national sports awards including Dronacharya Award for hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan. The sportsperson…

By PTI 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…

By PTI 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…

By PTI NEW DELHI: The sports ministry has made dope-tainted athletes and coaches eligible for the National Sports Awards provided they have completed their ban periods, a decision that will benefit the likes of boxer…

The National Sports Awards function, which is held on August 29 every year, has been pushed back since the government wants the selection panel to consider the performances of the para athletes competing in the Tokyo Paralympics. The…