Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced list on Thursday where Harmanpreet Singh was among the athletes to be conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award
Deepthi Jeevanji, a talented athlete from Telangana, has been conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award for her outstanding performance in sports. The news has brought immense joy to her family, villagers and teachers who have supported her throughout her journey.
The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), has contributed immensely to promoting sports across the Country since 1928. The modest beginning of promoting Hockey, Athletics and Tennis, now RSPB has become an important organization in the promotion of Sports in the country and presently has 29
Several Indian athletes and their families are filled with pride as they prepare to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, celebrating their hard work and achievements in their respective sports.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother Savitri Devi and India Chess grandmaster reacted after being rewarded with the Major Dhyan Chand Khe Ratna award on Thursday.
Para-athlete Preeti Pal has expressed immense joy upon being awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award. Her journey of dedication and perseverance has been recognized, further solidifying her position as a top athlete in her field.
"I am feeling very good," Preeti shared with enthusiasm.
After being nominated for the Arjuna Award, Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar expressed his feelings saying that it is a very proud moment for him and this will help him to perform better in the upcoming tournaments.
Olympic double medalist Manu Bhaker will be conferred the prestigious Khel Ratna Award. Haryana Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa has congratulated Bhaker and other athletes for their achievements.
Actor Kartik Aaryan expressed his happiness for para-athlete Murlikant Petkar after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the para-swimmer will be conferred the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) for his outstanding performance in the sport.
India's para-athletes shattered the record books in Paris by delivering a performance of a lifetime, redefining the standard and raising the bar in the para-sports that will be seen as the benchmark in the coming years.
The year 2024 saw numerous milestones for Indian sports, with exceptional performances by athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker at the Paris 2024 Olympics, as well as the Indian men's cricket team's T20 World Cup victory.