PT Usha heads Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards panel

Sprint legend P T Usha was on Thursday named chairperson of the selection committee for this year's national sports awards, while hockey icon Ashok Kumar was appointed head of the panel to pick the......

Khel Ratna, Arjuna prize-money increased

The Government of India has hiked the prize-money ofits annual sporting honours, including the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna award. The Khel Ratna recipient will now receive Rs 750,000, Rs......

Ronjan Sodhi named for Khel Ratna; Arjuna for Kohli, Sindhu

Trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi, the first Indian to win two back-to-back World Cup gold medals, was recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, while star cricketer Virat Kohli is among the......

Sania Mirza conferred Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards also given

President Pranab Mukherjee honours tennis player Sania Mirza with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna 2015 at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Photograph: PTI Sania Mirza was on......

Saina Nehwal to get Khel Ratna

India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal was on Friday selected for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highestsports honour, followingher outstanding achievements on the badminton......