News for 'Arjuna'

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Trials galore in boxing for CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

World championship trials would be held from March 7 to 9, followed by the Asiad trials from March 10 to 13.

Lalu's son Tej Pratap at NDA minister's event, raises eyebrows

Lalu's son Tej Pratap at NDA minister's event, raises eyebrows

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav on Friday turned up at a function hosted by Union minister Pashupati Kumar Paras, triggering speculations about the maverick RJD leader, who wears his religious fervour on the sleeves, cosying up to BJP-led NDA which his father has always fought tooth and nail.

Rohit 'extremely honoured' to be nominated for Khel Ratna

Rohit 'extremely honoured' to be nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Rohit hit an unprecedented five hundreds in a single edition of the World Cup last year and had a great run last year.

Coach dropped from Dronacharya list; Bopanna snubbed again

Coach dropped from Dronacharya list; Bopanna snubbed again

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

The Sports Ministry dropped para-sports coach Satyanarayana from the list of this year's Dronacharya awardees due to a criminal case pending against him, but made no changes to the names recommended for the Khel Ratna and Arjuna awards.

Tribute: 'Learn from the last shot and keep going'

Tribute: 'Learn from the last shot and keep going'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Roopa Unnikrishnan, Commonwealth Games gold medalist pays tribute to her beloved coach Jalal Uncle.

India's World Cup heroes rubbish Ranatunga allegations

India's World Cup heroes rubbish Ranatunga allegations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

India's World Cup heroes found former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga's demand for an inquiry into the 2011 final as 'outrageous'.

Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh was on Saturday airlifted from Imphal to New Delhi for his cancer treatment. Dingko's transfer to Delhi by a SpiceJet air ambulance was facilitated by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) after he missed a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the ongoing coronavirus-forced national lockdown.

Withdraw Dronacharya recommendation of Kataria: Ministry

Withdraw Dronacharya recommendation of Kataria: Ministry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

It has been reported that Kataria, nominated by the selection panel for his contribution in kabaddi, is a joint secretary of the Wushu Association of India and the kabaddi players and coaches have expressed surprise over his selection.

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka's former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga says the administration of the game in the country is 'disgusting' and he has stopped following the national team for this reason.

India keeper Sandhu wants to emulate Liverpool's Alisson

India keeper Sandhu wants to emulate Liverpool's Alisson

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a stunning header in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Dipika Pallikal, now a mother, back on squash court

Dipika Pallikal, now a mother, back on squash court

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Pallikal is aiming to create more history at the two multi-sporting events.

Govt should listen to farmers: Yograj Singh

Govt should listen to farmers: Yograj Singh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Some sportspersons of Punjab and Haryana have been returning their awards (Padma, Dronacharya, and Arjuna award ) in order to show solidarity with the farmers.

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a government hospital in Jhajjar, Haryana, three months before the Tokyo Olympics where she will enter as one of India's brightest medal hopes.

India hockey forward S V Sunil calls it a day

India hockey forward S V Sunil calls it a day

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The two-time Olympian (2012 and 2016), from Somwarpet in Coorg, was a key player in the Indian forward line for over a decade with fine performances.

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

Big day for India as shooters, archers win medals

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Verma wins compound individual gold, opens tally for India.

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Yuvraj Singh jokingly said he and Paes could become a good retired doubles partner if the former is looking for one.

Paralympian Deepa Malik 'shocked' over Khel Ratna snub

Paralympian Deepa Malik 'shocked' over Khel Ratna snub

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Last Thursday, the awards selection committee of Khel Ratna recommended para athlete and Rio Paralympics gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia for the prestigious award for 2017.

BCCI recommends Dravid for Dronacharya, Kohli for Khel Ratna

BCCI recommends Dravid for Dronacharya, Kohli for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The BCCI has recommended former India captain Rahul Dravid for the prestigious Dronacharya award and once again nominated Virat Kohli for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna honour.

Sports Minister dismisses Bajrang's claims of prize money cut

Sports Minister dismisses Bajrang's claims of prize money cut

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'We have not insulted any sportsmen in the state'

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Hockey Team set KBC hot seat on fire with Sr Bachchan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan welcomed the Indian Hockey team on his quiz show titled 'Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Legendary footballer Chuni Goswami no more

Legendary footballer Chuni Goswami no more

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Chuni Goswami was also battling underlying ailments, including sugar, and prostrate and nerve problems. The versatile sports veteran was 82 and breathed his last at a hospital in Kolkata

Oust Hindutvadis from power, bring back 'Hindus': Rahul

Oust Hindutvadis from power, bring back 'Hindus': Rahul

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Mahatma Gandhi was a Hindu and Godse was Hindutvadi, the Congress leader said.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

A Supernova called Dingko

A Supernova called Dingko

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian boxing got the first glimpse of Dingko's talent at the 1989 sub-junior nationals in Ambala where he became a champion as a 10-year-old.

'Ready to probe 2011 World Cup final if Ranatunga provides evidence'

'Ready to probe 2011 World Cup final if Ranatunga provides evidence'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

In a telephonic conversation with ANI, Jayasekara insisted that Sri Lanka did not want to raise such an issue when India are touring the country, but added that if evidences are provided and Ranatunga forwards a written request, an inquiry can be initiated.

What India's secularists can learn from south-east Asia

What India's secularists can learn from south-east Asia

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Colonel (retd) Anil Athale on how India can learn from the way many Muslim-majority countries in south-east Asia have protected their Hindu and Buddhist heritage.

Kohli, Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25

Kohli, Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among the 20 sportspersons picked for the Arjuna Awards, who will be honoured by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Don't want award for myself, but please honour my coach: Amit Panghal

Don't want award for myself, but please honour my coach: Amit Panghal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

'I don't really care for awards for myself but I would be grateful if Anil Dhankar, my formative coach is considered for the Dronacharya'

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

#InstaNews: Taapsee takes up hockey

#InstaNews: Taapsee takes up hockey

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Getting sporty, Taapsee-style.

Coronavirus delays process of National Sports Awards

Coronavirus delays process of National Sports Awards

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The process to pick this year's national sports awards has been delayed because of the nation-wide lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic and the applications will be invited next month, a Sports Ministry official said. The ministry generally invites the nominations for the awards in April while the ceremony to confer them is held on August 29 on the occasion of National Sports Day celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Rediff.com4 May 2020

What makes Dhankar so outspoken? Could it because as governor he will be in the driver's seat if the Trinamool Congress performs below par in the elections next year? Shikha Shalini reports.

A biopic on the only Indian to fight against Muhammad Ali

A biopic on the only Indian to fight against Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A Padma Shri and Arjuna Award recipient, Kaur Singh Singh represented India in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

WATCH: Modi, Xi attend traditional dance event

WATCH: Modi, Xi attend traditional dance event

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Modi was seen drumming his fingers rhythmically while Xi keenly watched the show.

Did National coach Roy ask Manika to throw match?

Did National coach Roy ask Manika to throw match?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India's table tennis star Manika Batra alleged that national coach Soumyadeep Roy asked her to throw a match during the Olympic qualifiers in March and that was the main reason she refused his help during the Tokyo Games.

These wrestlers are in race for Khel Ratna award after 'golden' 2018

These wrestlers are in race for Khel Ratna award after 'golden' 2018

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat are in contention for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Indian football team heavily dependent on Chhetri: Bhutia

Indian football team heavily dependent on Chhetri: Bhutia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The former India football captain said the onus is on the strikers to deliver against Bangladesh on October 15 in Kolkata.

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The historic coastal town is witnessing a flurry of activity, including infrastructure development in view of the high-level meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.

My award can raise the profile of cue sport: Aditya

My award can raise the profile of cue sport: Aditya

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

India's No. 1 snooker player Aditya Mehta, who has been chosen for the prestigious Arjuna award, has said that this recognition would help raise the profile of his sport in the country.

Prep begins in Mahabalipuram ahead of Modi-Xi meet

Prep begins in Mahabalipuram ahead of Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Chinese delegation took stock of various aspects, including security and amenities and looked into the line-up of proposed events during the second edition of the informal summit between the Prime Minister Modi and the Chinese President, to be held from October 11 to 13.