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Indian hockey player Hardik Singh in action. (FILE PHOTO: Hockey India)

Full list of National Sports Awards recommendations: Hardik Singh lone nominee for Khel Ratna; Divya Deshmukh, Vidit Gujrathi & Tejaswin Shankar for Arjuna

December 24, 2025 11:12 pm

Hardik has been India's midfield mainstay and was a part of both the 2021 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympic Games medal-clinching teams. This year, he was a part of India's Asia Cup gold-winning side.

Manu Bhaker, Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh and Praveen Kumar receive Khel Ratna from President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

January 17, 2025 1:28 pm

The 22-year-old Bhaker became independent India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics with her bronze-winning show in the 10m air pistol individual and 10m air pistol mixed team events in August last year.

India men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh: 'I want the world to remember this team for counter attacks too'

January 04, 2025 10:47 am

Whether it’s man-to-man or zonal hockey, the current Indian men's hockey team can change strategy as per the match situation, says captain Harmanpreet Singh.

Manu Bhaker on the left and D Gukesh on the right

Gukesh, Manu Bhaker among four athletes to be awarded Khel Ratna

January 03, 2025 6:54 am

In addition to Manu Bhaker and Gukesh, Indian men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar are the other two names nominated for the award

Asian Games champion Jyothi Vennam writes to sports minister to consider her for Khel Ratna

December 30, 2024 6:39 pm

The 27-year-old compound archer had won the gold medal in this year’s Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai completing her hat-trick of world cup golds.

Manu Bhaker Paris 2024 mixed pistol shooting

'There has been a lapse, maybe on my part while filing for nomination': Manu Bhaker on Khel Ratna exclusion row

December 24, 2024 7:06 pm

The Haryana shooter said her aim is to perform for the country and it would not change whether she gets an award or not.

Dhyan Chand was born on August 29, 1905, and honouring his significant contributions and marking his birth anniversary, in 2012, the government of India decided to celebrate his birthday as National Sports Day annually.

National Sports Day 2024: All you need to know—about Major Dhyan Chand, date, and significance of the day

August 29, 2024 8:41 am

National Sports Day 2024, celebrated on August 29, honors Major Dhyan Chand's legacy and promotes sports and physical fitness in India through various events and activities.

Vinesh Phogat returns her Arjuna and Khel Ratna awards

December 31, 2023 4:40 pm

Vinesh Phogat returned her Arjuna and Khel Ratna Awards when she left them on the pavement of New Delhi’s Kartavya Path.

Achanta Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna in glittering National Sports Awards ceremony

November 30, 2022 8:01 pm

Sreeja, who partnered with Sharath to win the mixed doubles gold in Birmingham, described the moment as unforgettable.

Sharath Kamal to receive Khel Ratna on November 30

November 14, 2022 8:42 pm

While Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, a total of 25 athletes including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable have been nominated for the Arjuna Award this year.

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Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri and 10 others receive Khel Ratna

November 14, 2021 3:34 pm

The ministry of youth affairs and sports announced the National Sports Awards on 2 November. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.