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10 Jan 2024

Divyakriti Singh, First Indian Woman To Receive Arjuna Award In Equestrian

Jaipur girl Divyakriti Singh makes history as the first Indian woman to receive Arjuna Award in Equestrian

10 Jan 2024

Who Is Divyakriti Singh? First Indian Woman To Get Arjuna Award For Equestrian

In the heartlands of Rajasthan, amidst the regal aura of Jaipur, emerges a name that etches itself into the annals of Indian sports history—Divyakriti Singh. Breaking barriers and galloping towards glory, this 23-year-old equestrian dynamo has not only clinched a historic Arjuna Award but has also secured her place as the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in the realm of Equestrian. Join us on a journey through Divyakriti's remarkable story, where passion, perseverance, and familial support converge to create an inspiring narrative of triumph over challenges in the pursuit of excellence.

10 Jan 2024

Famous Indian Cricketers Who Never Won The Arjuna Award - In Pics

The Arjuna Award, a prestigious recognition in Indian sports, has eluded some of the cricketing greats despite their extraordinary contributions. Let's delve into the careers of four legendary cricketers who, surprisingly, never received this national honour.

09 Jan 2024

DNA: Sheetal Devi: Inspiring story of India's armless archer

09 Jan 2024

EXPLAINED: Why MS Dhoni Never Won Arjuna Award Despite Winning 3 ICC Trophies

MS Dhoni received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, in 2007.

09 Jan 2024

WATCH: Mohammed Shami Conferred With Arjuna Award By President Of India

Shami emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023, securing an impressive 24 wickets from just 7 matches.

13 Jun 2022

Asian Games double gold medallist Hari Chand passes away at age of 69

Hari Chand was also conferred with Arjuna Award Hari was on the top step of the podium in both 5000m and 10,000m events

14 Nov 2021

Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan says THIS after receiving Arjuna Award

Shikhar Dhawan was conferred with the Arjuna Award by President Ram Nath Kovind in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the sport, on Saturday.

Khel Ratna award

01 Jul 2021

BAI recommends Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth's name for Khel Ratna Award

BAI also nominated HS Prannoy, Pranav Jerry Chopra and Sameer Verma for the Arjuna honour.

Madhurika Patkar

13 Sep 2020

Paddler Madhurika Patkar appeals all to participate in Fit India Freedom Run

Emphasizing on the importance of the ongoing Fit India Freedom Run, Madhurika said that the movement is a great step towards making our country fitter. Madhurika was among 27 sportspersons who were honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Awards in 2020 at the virtual National Sports Awards ceremony last month. The 33-year-old was also part of the Indian trio who defeated Singapore at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 to clinch the gold medal for the country.

07 Sep 2020

Indian shuttler Jwala Gutta announces engagement with actor Vishnu Vishal

Indian badminton star Jwala Gutta on Monday announced her engagement with Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal on the occasion of her 37th birthday. Jwala Gutta was awarded with Arjuna Award, India's second highest sporting award for her achievements, in 2011. Gutta was earlier married to fellow badminton star Chetan Anand before they got divorce in 2011, while Vishnu was married to Rajini Natraj before their marriage ended in 2018.

30 Aug 2020

Will continue to play till the time my body allows, says Ishant Sharma

Ishant was among 27 sportspersons who were conferred with this year's Arjuna Award, which is given to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. A total of 74 sportspersons were chosen for the national awards, including five for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Ishant is set to represent Delhi Capitals in the 2020 edition of the IPL, which is slated to take place from September 19 to November 10 in the UAE.

29 Aug 2020

My father's dream is being fulfilled: Suyash Jadhav on winning Arjuna Award

Indian para-swimmer Suyash Narayan Jadhav, who was conferred with Arjuna Award on Saturday, said it is actually his father`s dream that is being fulfilled. Jadhav was the 2018 Asian Para Games Gold medalist in the 50m Butterfly S7 category. Para-swimmer Suyash Jadhav, Rower Dattu Baban Bhokanal, and shooter Manu Bhaker are among the 27 athletes, who were conferred with Arjuna Award.

Indian women's hockey team

25 Aug 2020

Sjoerd Marijne 'very pleased' with women's hockey players getting recognized

Indian women`s hockey team coach, Sjoerd Marijne, is happy that two players from the team are being recognized with National Awards this year. Rani Rampal becomes the first Indian Women`s Hockey player to be honored with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, country`s highest award for a sports person. Former Indian defender Deepika will receive the Arjuna Award this year.

24 Aug 2020

Born August 24, 1997: Deepti Sharma, Indian woman cricketer

Deepti received her maiden cap for India during a One-Day International (ODI) match against South Africa Women in November 2014.

23 Aug 2020

Wrestler Sakshi Malik unhappy after Arjuna Award snub

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik expressed her displeasure at missing out on the Arjuna award this year. Sakshi is the only woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal for the country, a feat she achieved at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The Ministry decided against awarding the Arjuna Award to Sakshi as she has already been conferred with the Khel Ratna award.

22 Aug 2020

BCCI congratulates Ishant Sharma, Deepti Sharma on winning Arjuna Awards

The awardees will receive their awards from President Ram Nath Kovind at a specially organized function through virtual mode on August 29, 2020. Besides Deepti and Ishant, a total of 25 other sportspersons have been chosen for the Arjuna Award. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma, Manika Batra, Vinesh Phogat, Rani Rampal, Mariappan Thangavelu will also be honoured with the prestigious Khel Ratna award.

National Sports Awards 2020

21 Aug 2020

Rohit Sharma, Manika Batra and 3 others to be conferred with Khel Ratna

Besides Rohit, only three more Indian cricketers namely Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have been honoured with Khel Ratna. Rohit became the first cricketer ever to notch up five centuries in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI World Cup in 2019.

20 Aug 2020

Sakshi Malik: Matter of pride that I will be conferred with Arjuna Award

Grappler Sakshi Malik believes that winning the Arjuna Award is a matter of pride The wrestler already has Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Padma Shri as a part of her accolades Malik is the only Indian woman wrestler who has managed to win a medal in the Olympics- a bronze medal in 2016 Rio Olympics (58 kg)

Dronacharya Award

18 Aug 2020

Selection committee recommends names for Dronacharya, Dhyan Chand Award

Sports Ministry`s Selection Committee on Monday recommended 13 names for Dronacharya Award and 15 names for Dhyan Chand Award. Jude Felix, Romesh Pathania, Jaspal Rana, and Kuldeep Handoo are among the 13 names recommended for the Dronacharya Award this year. Selection Committee members include eminent names like Virender Sehwag, Sardar Singh , Monalisa Baruah Mehta , Deepa Malik among others.

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