The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government honoured five players and a coach from Delhi who brought glory to India in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics by providing them with a fixed amount under a cash incentive scheme.
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
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.
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.
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, a Paralympic silver medalist in the shot put, has been honoured with the Arjuna Award. This recognition celebrates his dedication, hard work, and achievements in the field of para-athletics.
Paris Olympics bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh expressed his feelings after he was selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award. The shooter said that this award would motivate him to perform better in the upcoming events for India.
World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who has been awarded Khel Ratna, has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's words have always inspired him to strive for excellence and make the nation proud and that he will continue delivering his best moves "on 64 squares and outside of it".
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya took to his official media handle and congratulated all the players and coaches who were nominated for the National Sports Awards 2024 on Thursday.