‘Grateful To…’: D Gukesh After Getting Khel Ratna Award
Gukesh's success story was one of the major highlights of Indian sports in 2024. He made history in December by defeating China's Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match in Singapore.
Jan 17, 2025, 21:15 PM IST
Manu Bhaker, Gukesh To Get 4 Khel Ratna Award, Check Full List Of Award Winners
The award is given to coaches to honour their outstanding work and for enabling athletes to achieve excellence in their chosen sport in top international competitions.
Jan 02, 2025, 18:11 PM IST
'I Believe There Has Been...': Manu Bhaker Breaks Silence On Khel Ratna Snub Controversy
Manu Bhaker took to social media to clarify her position on not being among those recommended for the country's highest sporting honour.
Dec 24, 2024, 20:59 PM IST
Paris Olympics Double Medallist Manu Bhaker's Name Missing From Khel Ratna Nominees; Sports Ministry Reacts
During Paris 2024, Manu Bhaker became independent India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics with her bronze-winning show in the 10m air pistol individual and 10m air pistol mixed team events.
Dec 23, 2024, 22:43 PM IST
National Sports Award 2023: Mohammed Shami To Receive Arjuna Award; Satwik Sairaj-Chirag Shetty To Get Khel Ratna Award, Full List Here
Satwiksairaj and Chirag, popularly known as 'Sat-Chi' have secured three Badminton World Federation (BWF) titles this year.
Dec 20, 2023, 20:00 PM IST
Sharath Kamal to receive Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable, Lakshya Sen, and Nikhat Zareen, who won medals at the Commonwealth Games, are among the athletes on the ministry's list of recipients of the Arjuna Award.
Nov 14, 2022, 20:09 PM IST
Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri's top achievements and records (In Pics)
Take a look at some achievements and records set by Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri
Jun 08, 2022, 16:13 PM IST
Taapsee Pannu hails 'inspiring' Mithali Raj for getting Khel Ratna Award
Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu has heaped praises on Mithali Raj, who is the first-ever Indian woman cricketer to receive the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
Nov 14, 2021, 11:57 AM IST
From Neeraj Chopra to Sunil Chhetri, check out full list of Khel Ratna award winners
Apart from Neeraj, hockey team captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh along with cricketer Mithali Raj and national football team skipper Sunil Chhetri were the others named for the Khel Ratna award.
Nov 02, 2021, 23:59 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra should get Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year, says former footballer
Neeraj Chopra had won the first gold medal for India in track and field events this year at the Olympics after throwing the javelin for a distance of 87.58m.
Sep 28, 2021, 16:23 PM IST
PM Modi: Not Rajiv Gandhi, now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be named
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will now be named Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. PM Modi said that this decision has been taken after the request of the countrymen. The PM made this announcement through Twitter.
Aug 06, 2021, 14:04 PM IST
Badminton Association of India recommends Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth's name for Khel Ratna Award
BAI also nominated HS Prannoy, Pranav Jerry Chopra and Sameer Verma for the Arjuna honour.
Jul 01, 2021, 15:56 PM IST
Sagar Rana Murder Case: Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar risks losing Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Padma Shri awards
Sushil Kumar was arrested on Sunday morning along with his aide Ajay Kumar, who has been on the run for over 18 days in several states after the death of wrestler Sagar Rana after the brawl on May 4 at Chhatrasal stadium.
Asked Punjab govt to take back my Khel Ratna nomination: Harbhajan Singh
In a series of tweets, Harbhajan said that he is not eligible for the award, which is the highest sporting honour in the country.
BAI recommends Kidambi Srikanth for Khel Ratna Award after his apology
Meanwhile, HS Prannoy has been given 15 days to respond to his misconduct.
Jun 20, 2020, 09:36 AM IST
Ranveer Singh wishes Virat Kohli for Khel Ratna win — Here's what he said
Congratulatory messages and wishes have been pouring in from everywhere for Indian skipper Virat Kohli who have been honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
Sep 26, 2018, 15:02 PM IST
Wrestler Bajrang Punia threatens to move court after Khel Ratna snub, to meet Sports Minister tomorrow
Bajrang Punia wants to know why he is not being awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award this year.
Sep 20, 2018, 22:29 PM IST
Deepa Malik still hurt over Khel Ratna snub
The Khel Ratna was awarded to two-time Paralympic gold medallist, Devendra Jhajharia, and former India hockey captain Sardar Singh in August.
Oct 03, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Rohan Bopanna, Deepa Malik miss out as Sports Ministry accept Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards recommendations without any changes
The award selection panel, earlier this month, had announced the list of recommendation for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award. Rio Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia and former Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh – were on the list for Khel Ratna award in the country; while Cheteshwar Pujara, Harmanpreet Kaur along with 17 others were on the list for the Arjuna award.
Aug 19, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
Deepa Malik appeals for Khel Ratna, gets Haryana Chief Minister's backing
A few weeks earlier, the award selection panel had announced the names of Javelin thrower and a Rio medallist Devendra Jhajharia and former Indian Hockey team captain Sardar Singh for the Khel Ratna award. However, the 47-year-old, who had scripted history at Rio to become the first Indian female athlete to win a silver at the Paralympics, wasn't on the list.
Aug 18, 2017, 15:31 PM IST