Professional boxer Nitu Ghangas and Paralympic Bronze medalist and para-badminton player Nithya Sre expressed their delight on being conferred the Arjuna Award 2024 on Thursday.
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
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.
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.
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.
From milestone performances by Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker at the Paris 2024 Olympics to the Indian men's cricket team's T20 World Cup victory and world titles in chess by Gukesh Dommaraju and Koneru Humpy, the year was marked by numerous highs.
Paralympic javelin throw gold medallist Navdeep Singh has praised the Pro Kabaddi League's transformative impact on the sport, highlighting how the professional league has revolutionized traditional kabaddi.
India's para-athletes upped the ante in Paris to deliver a record-breaking performance, redefining the standard and raising the bar in the games that will follow in the coming years.