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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar, who was appointed as Election Commissioner on Friday following the resignation of Ashok Lavasa, will take charge of the office on September 1.
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.
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.
New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar was on Friday appointed as Election Commissioner following the resignation of Ashok Lavasa.
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.
New Delhi [India], Aug 20 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra on Thursday said that it will be the party's collective decision regarding the future president of the Congress.
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.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary.