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Babita Phogat demands change in name of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], September 1 (ANI): Indian wrestler Babita Phogat on Tuesday demanded a change in the name of India's highest sporting honour, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, saying that the award should be named after a sportsperson and not after the former Prime Minister.
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Overwhelmed that women's hockey gets equal importance as men's team: Rani
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal, who was conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award on Saturday, feels overwhelmed that Hockey India provided equal opportunities for both teams to perform and excel.
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Women's hockey Captain Rani Rampal attends National Sports Awards ceremony
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 29 (ANI): Indian women's hockey team skipper Rani Rampal, who has been conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, on Saturday arrived at Bengaluru's Sports Authority of India wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) kit as a precautionary measu
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Khel Ratna recipient Vinesh Phogat tests positive for COVID-19, not to att
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 28 (ANI): On the eve of National Sports Awards 2020, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award recipient wrestler Vinesh Phogat has tested positive for the coronavirus and will not attend the virtual event tomorrow.
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'Incredibly honoured': Vinesh Phogat on being named as Khel Ratna recipien
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Grappler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday said that she is extremely honoured to be named as one of the five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna recipients this year.
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Receiving Khel Ratna 'great privilege': Rohit Sharma
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Opening batsman Rohit Sharma, who is set to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year, on Saturday said that receiving such an honour is a great privilege.
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Khel Ratna an "added responsibility" for Manika Batra
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Table tennis player Manika Batra, who will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year, on Saturday said that the accolade would be an added responsibility for her to bring more laurels for the country.
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You truly deserve this: Raina congratulates Rohit on being chosen for Khel
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina on Saturday congratulated batsman Rohit Sharma, who will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award on August 29.
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We are proud of you: BCCI congratulates Rohit Sharma on being chosen for K
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday congratulated Rohit Sharma, who will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award on August 29.
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'Looking forward to bring more laurels': Manika Batra after being chosen f
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Table tennis player Manika Batra, who will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award this year, said she is honoured and 'looking forward to bring more laurels' for the country.
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Rohit Sharma among 5 Khel Ratna recipients, Dutee Chand among 27 Arjuna Aw
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award while ace sprinter Dutee Chand will receive Arjuna Award on August 29 at the National Sports Awards ceremony.
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Prize money for National Sports Awards likely to see massive jump
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): The prize money for National Sports Awards is likely to see a massive jump from this year, with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ranta awardee getting Rs 25 lakh.
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