News for 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna'

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The 36-year-old Jhajharia, who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, was the first choice of the awards selection committee.

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

Kohli, Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna; Neeraj picked for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were on Monday recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by the awards selection committee.

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The committee also picked 19 sportspersons for the Arjuna Award, including the likes of cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav, track and field stars Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, Mohammed Anas and Swapna Barman.

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

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza's was officially named for the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Friday. The Hyderabadi lady is only the second tennis player to be nominated for the country's highest sport honour.

NRAI nominates Anjum Moudgil for Khel Ratna, Jaspal for Dronachary Award

NRAI nominates Anjum Moudgil for Khel Ratna, Jaspal for Dronachary Award

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The NRAI has sent the names of champion pistol shooters Saurabh Chaudhary and Abhishek Verma for the prestigious Arjuna Award, according to federation sources.

Sania is only second tennis player to be named for Khel Ratna

Sania is only second tennis player to be named for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza was recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Tuesday. She is only the second tennis player ever to be named for the country's highest sporting honour.

'Dronacharya award is a huge honour'

'Dronacharya award is a huge honour'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

For the first time ever, three top sportspersons -- boxers M C Mary Kom and Vijender Singh and wrestler Sushil Kumar -- were on Wednesday selected for the country's highest sporting honour, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

Olympics/Paralympics medallists to get Khel Ratna or Arjuna

Olympics/Paralympics medallists to get Khel Ratna or Arjuna

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

To avoid any controversy on the criteria for the Arjuna award, the Sports Ministry on Friday granted 90 per cent weightage to medal winners at various international championships and sports disciplines covered in the Olympics (Summer, Winter and Paralympics), Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. The guidelines, released by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will be applicable from 2014.

PHOTOS: India honours its sports stars

PHOTOS: India honours its sports stars

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee presents the national awards to outstanding sportspersons at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi.

How government is encouraging Rio-bound athletes...

How government is encouraging Rio-bound athletes...

Rediff.com24 May 2016

In a bid to ensure that Olympic medallists get immediate recognition, the Sports Ministry said medal winners from the upcoming Rio Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

Sandeep Singh, Jhulan nominated for Arjuna

Sandeep Singh, Jhulan nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh, India's women's cricket captain Jhulan Goswami and boxer Dinesh Kumar are among the top sportspersons nominated for the Arjuna award, in recognition of their outstanding achievements during the last year. The National sports awards (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dhyan Chand) selection committee, headed by P T Usha, met in Delhi on Friday and finalised the list of awardees.

National Sports Awards: Ministry allows self-nomination

National Sports Awards: Ministry allows self-nomination

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

The Ministry has invited only e-mail applications this year due to the pandemic.

Sachin Tendulkar first sportsman to be honoured with Bharat Ratna

Sachin Tendulkar first sportsman to be honoured with Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

India cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna by President Pranad Mukherjee at a ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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.

Kohli for Arjuna, Gavaskar for Dhyanchand award

Kohli for Arjuna, Gavaskar for Dhyanchand award

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has recommended young batsman Virat Kohli for the prestigious Arjuna award and former captain Sunil Gavaskar for the Dhyanchand lifetime achievement honour.

Defeats help build character: Advani

Defeats help build character: Advani

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

The ace cueist said more than the wins it were the defeats that helped him become a better player.

I don't fear anything except God: Mary Kom

I don't fear anything except God: Mary Kom

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Boxing champ Mary's secret to success lies in her unwavering dedication to boxing, and her belief that sports other than cricket are gaining recognition, slowly but surely.

Arjuna award for Viren, Narang

Arjuna award for Viren, Narang

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Women's cricketer Anju Jain is among the awardees, while none of her popular male counterparts were nominated.

P Gopichand:Our education system needs flexibility

P Gopichand:Our education system needs flexibility

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Former all-England badminton champion Pullela Gopichand has been honoured with all major sports awards - the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dronacharya. His experience taught him a lot and today, he coaches badminton champ Saina Nehwal. Gopichand tells Urmila Rao of Careers 360, how his career took shape.

Govt gets tough after Padma awards snub

Govt gets tough after Padma awards snub

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Embarrassed by India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh's failure to turn up for the Padma Shri awards last Wednesday, the government issued a notification saying National sports awards, like the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dhronacharya and Dhyanchand, will be withdrawn if the recipient is absent from the ceremony without intimation.

Dhoni, Harbhajan to get special BCCI awards

Dhoni, Harbhajan to get special BCCI awards

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and star off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will get special honours during the annual BCCI Awards Ceremony scheduled in Mumbai on February 18.

I did not get any invite from ministry: Shastri

I did not get any invite from ministry: Shastri

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Former India cricket captain Rav Shastri rejected criticism for not attending the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards committee meeting, saying that he was never informed by the Sports Ministry about it.

Images: President confers National sports awards

Images: President confers National sports awards

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Images from the Arjuna Awards presentation at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday.

Gagan Narang to participate at Commonwealth Games

Gagan Narang to participate at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Moved by the overwhelming support of his fans, Indian ace shooter Gagan Narang said he has got back his motivation and would participate in the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals

Mary Kom upset with facilities at Nationals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Four-time world champion women boxer MC Mary Kom is miffed at the poor accommodation provided by the organisers of the ongoing 10th Senior Women's National Boxing championship at J R D Tata sports complex in Jamshedpur.

BCCI recommends Borde for Dhyan Chand award

BCCI recommends Borde for Dhyan Chand award

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The Indian Cricket board has recommended former Test skipper Chandu Borde's name for the prestigious Dhyan Chand award.

Ferreira, Ahluwalia to head awards committees

Ferreira, Ahluwalia to head awards committees

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Ferreira will head the committee for the Dronacharya Award, Ahluwalia be in charge of the one that will select sportspersons for the Arjuna and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards.

Proposal to increase Arjuna awardees rejected

Proposal to increase Arjuna awardees rejected

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

Sports Minister Vikram Verma said old policies will be followed while electing sportspersons for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

No invite for Arjuna Awards chairman

No invite for Arjuna Awards chairman

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Anjali slams Arjuna Awards committee

Anjali slams Arjuna Awards committee

Rediff.com10 Aug 2003

Festive mood in Beenamol's village

Festive mood in Beenamol's village

Rediff.com10 Aug 2003

Rajiv Khel Ratna award winner Beenamol's accomplishments in athletics spurred development in her native village.

India 'A' cueists lose to England

India 'A' cueists lose to England

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Pankaj Advani's India 'A' team went down crashing 2-7 to England at the World Snooker Team Championship.

Anju sets sights on Beijing Games

Anju sets sights on Beijing Games

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Is the Arjuna Awards committee biased?

Is the Arjuna Awards committee biased?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Have your say on the latest controversy on the country's prestigious sports awards.

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

Arjuna Award will motivate me for Tokyo Olympics: Dutee

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand said the Arjuna Award will motivate her to win a prestigious Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games next year.

Dutee qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 100m, 200m

Dutee qualifies for Tokyo Olympics in 100m, 200m

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

India's ace sprinter Dutee Chand qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in both 100m and 200m races via the world rankings quota on Wednesday.