Khel Ratna recipient Chanu nominated for Arjuna award

'I know Khel Ratna is the highest but I missed out on the Arjuna award earlier and I want it too.' IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu had received the Khel Ratna in 2018 and was also awarded the Padma Shri --......

Mr Minister: When can Mirabai Chanu train?

'We already have had a two month break.''If we start proper training with weights now, it will take another four months to get ready for a tournament.''We will be able to participate, but won't be......

Weightlifters itching to train, reach out to Rijiju for clearance

Weightlifters request sports minister Rijiju to allow resumption of training, say social distancing possible in practice hall IMAGE: Currently, nine weightlifters, including Mirabai Chanu, Youth......

Athletes say Batra's CWG pullout call unacceptable, heartbreaking; officialdom guarded

IMAGE: It is not acceptable, said G Sathiyan. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images The athletes reacted with anger but the officialdom chose to weigh its words before responding to Indian......

Sports Shorts: Saina advances at Korea Open; Aditi to miss India Open

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday. Saina enters round of 16; Sameer, Vaishnavi lose IMAGE: Saina Nehwal outclassed Korea's Kim Hyo Min in her first round match at......