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Youth turns up in large numbers as Saina Nehwal lead marathon in Delhi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The marathon saw enthusiastic participation from youngsters, highlighting the importance of fitness and the involvement of youth in such initiatives.
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Wanted to honour hockey: PM Modi on renaming Khel Ratna Award
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to honour the game of hockey when he decided to rename Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
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Dhyan Chand could have been honoured without insulting sacrifice of Rajiv
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 9 (ANI): Shiv Sena on Monday slammed BJP-led Central government for changing the name of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honour, to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and accused it of indulging in "political games" with "re
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Major Dhyan Chand's son lauds PM Modi's decision to rename Khel Ratna Awar
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 6 (ANI): Ashok Kumar, the former Indian hockey player and son of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, on Friday, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision for renaming Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Puruskar.
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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Khel Ratna award will now be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The award was earlier named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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BFI recommends Gaurav Solanki, Sonia and Simranjit Kaur's names for Arjuna
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has recommended the names of Gaurav Solanki, Sonia and Simranjit Kaur for the Arjuna Award. The federation has however not nominated anyone for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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Koneru Humpy nominated for Khel Ratna Award by AICF
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): World Rapid Chess Champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the All India Chess Federation (AICF).
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BAI recommends Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth's name for Khel Ratna Award
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has recommended the names of Kidambi Srikanth and Sai Praneeth for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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AFI recommends Oly-bound javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for Khel Ratna
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has recommended the name of javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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TTFI recommends Sharath Kamal's name for Khel Ratna
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) Secretary-General Arun Kumar Banerjee on Wednesday confirmed that the federation has recommended the name of paddler Sharath Kamal for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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WFI recommends Ravi Dahiya, Deepak Punia for Arjuna Award
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has recommended four names for the Arjuna Award. The federation has opted to not give any names for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award this time around.
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FMSCI nominates Indian motorsport driver Musa Sherif for Khel Ratna Award
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Celebrated Indian motorsport personality Musa Sherif has been nominated for the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI).
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