Arjuna Award

Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan critical, put on ventilator support

Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh minister Chetan Chauhan's health has deteriorated and he has been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He was tested positive for the novel coronavirus last month.

Aug 15, 2020, 19:09 PM IST

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu to finally get Arjuna Award after being cleared of doping charge

Chanu had won back-to-back gold medals in the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games in the 48kg and 53kg categories respectively.

Jun 25, 2020, 17:45 PM IST

Pullela Gopichand recommends HS Prannoy for Arjuna Award

On June 2, BAI had recommended Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty and Sameer Verma for Arjuna award, leaving out Prannoy which prompted the shuttler to express his displeasure on Twitter.

Jun 21, 2020, 16:21 PM IST

BCCI nominates Rohit Sharma for Khel Ratna, Deepti Sharma, Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan for Arjuna Awards

“Shikhar has been consistently scoring at the top and his performances in the ICC events have been significant. Deepti is a genuine all-rounder and her contribution to the team has been vital,” said BCCI President Sourav Ganguly. 

May 30, 2020, 21:37 PM IST

Legendary Indian footballer Pradip Kumar Banerjee aka PK critical, undergoing treatment in Kolkata hospital

Pradip Kumar Banerjee, the legendary Indian footballer and two-time Olympian popularly known as PK, remains in a critical condition. a Kolkata hospital where he is undergoing treatment for respiratory problem due to pneumonia said in a statement on Wednesday.

Mar 12, 2020, 13:43 PM IST

Was my dream to receive Arjuna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind: Para-shuttler Pramod Bhagat

Bhagat was conferred with Arjuna Award on August 29 from President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan. 

Aug 31, 2019, 18:50 PM IST

Hope Arjuna Award will inspire young footballers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

On Thursday, Gurpreet received the Award from the President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. 
 

Aug 30, 2019, 17:13 PM IST

National Sports Awards 2019: Deepa Malik, Bajrang Punia to be conferred with Khel Ratna

Khel Ratna is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four year.

Aug 20, 2019, 17:56 PM IST

Dutee Chand's nomination for Arjuna award, Harbhajan's for Khel Ratna rejected

"Ministry has asked Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to give the order of ranking for given nominations and she stands at fifth. So her nomination was rejected," a source in the Sports Authority of India (SAI) told ANI.

Jul 28, 2019, 00:20 AM IST

AIFF recommends Gurpreet Sandhu, Jeje Lalpekhlua for Arjuna Award

Jeje is an exceptionally talented striker, whose performance has often been overshadowed because of Chhetri`s presence as his co-forward. 

Apr 27, 2019, 17:25 PM IST

Pro Kabaddi League: Former Indian captain Anup Kumar to coach Puneri Paltan

Anup, also known as `captain cool`, led India to the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup title.

Apr 06, 2019, 18:48 PM IST

Virat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu honoured with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Dronacharya Awards were given to Subedar  Chenanda Achaiah  Kuttappa, Vijay Sharma, A. Srinivasa Rao, Sukhdev  Singh  Pannu, Clarence Lobo, Tarak Sinha, Jiwan Kumar Sharma and VR Beedu.

Sep 25, 2018, 18:02 PM IST

Virat Kohli, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25: Sports Ministry

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will receive the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on September 25, confirmed the Sports Ministry in its announcement on Thursday. 

Sep 20, 2018, 19:50 PM IST

Hockey India recommends Manpreet Singh for Arjuna Award

Hockey India also recommended Coach BS Chauhan for the Dronacharya Award. Speaking on the recommendations, Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad, Secretary General, Hockey India said, "They have proven their worth with significant performances that has elevated the Indian team to new heights.

May 03, 2018, 14:23 PM IST

BAI recommends Sikki Reddy for Arjuna Award

Women's doubles shuttler N Sikki Reddy has been recommended for Arjuna Award by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

Apr 29, 2018, 21:35 PM IST

Gaurav Bidhuri, Sonia Lather nominated for Arjuna award by Boxing Federation of India

World Championship bronze-medallist Gaurav Bidhuri and Asian silver-medallist Sonia Lather were Thursday nominated by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for this year's Arjuna awards.

Apr 26, 2018, 18:24 PM IST

BCCI recommends Shikhar Dhawan, Smriti Mandhana for Arjuna Award

India men and women cricket team openers Shikhar Dhawan and Smriti Mandhana have been nominated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the prestigious Arjuna Award, BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhury said on Wednesday.

Apr 25, 2018, 18:40 PM IST

Gold Coast CWG 2018 medal winners Manika Batra, Harmeet Desai recommended for Arjuna Award

Manika Batra, the country's only quadruple medallist at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018, and Harmeet Desai have been recommended for the prestigious Arjuna Award.

Apr 20, 2018, 20:59 PM IST

CWG star Manika Batra recommended for Arjuna Award

The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) on Friday recommended Manika Batra, the country's only quadruple medallist at the Commonwealth Games, for the prestigious Arjuna Award.

Apr 20, 2018, 17:20 PM IST

Watch: President Kovind confers Khel Ratna to Devendra Jhajharia, Sardar Singh

The prestigious award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years.

Aug 29, 2017, 18:53 PM IST