Arjuna Award: News
08 Sep 2024
OlympicsWho is Randhir Singh? the first Indian president of OCA
Randhir Singh, a seasoned sports administrator and five-time Olympic shooter, has made history by becoming the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
25 Jan 2024
Mary KomDecoding Mary Kom's achievements as she refutes retirement reports
Six-time World Champion Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom has refuted the reports of her retirement
20 Dec 2023
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna AwardShami to receive Arjuna Award; Satwiksairaj, Chirag get Khel Ratna
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami is set to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced on December 20.
13 Dec 2023
Mohammed ShamiIndian cricketer Mohammed Shami recommended for Arjuna Award: Details here
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who made waves with his searing spells in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, has been recommended for this year's Arjuna Award by the BCCI.
27 Oct 2021
Shikhar DhawanMithali Raj to be conferred with Khel Ratna award
Indian legend Mithali Raj is set to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.
28 Jul 2021
IndiaLegendary Indian badminton player Nandu Natekar no more
Legendary badminton player Nandu Natekar, the first Indian to win an international title in 1956, died in Pune on Wednesday.
23 Aug 2020
Narendra ModiWhat should I do to receive Arjuna Award, asks Sakshi
Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, on Saturday, expressed disappointment as she was not conferred with the Arjuna Award.
18 Aug 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Pace spearhead Ishant Sharma nominated for prestigious Arjuna Award
Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma is among 29 athletes who have been recommended for this year's Arjuna award by the National Sports Awards selection committee.
25 Jun 2020
Delhi High CourtCleared of doping, Sanjita Chanu to receive Arjuna Award
After being cleared of doping, two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist Sanjita Chanu will finally receive the coveted Arjuna Award which has been withheld since 2018.
31 May 2020
BCCIRohit Sharma nominated for prestigious Khel Ratna Award
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, nominated Rohit Sharma for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
14 May 2020
BCCIJasprit Bumrah likely to be BCCI's nomination for Arjuna Award
India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be BCCI's nomination for the prestigious Arjuna Award this year.
18 Oct 2019
BadmintonHere are some interesting facts about PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu is one of the top shuttlers, across the globe.
15 May 2019
Kapil Sharma5,000 people attended my wedding, I knew only 40-50: Kapil
Kapil Sharma, who got married to his longtime girlfriend Ginni Chatrath in December last year, shared a very interesting anecdote from his wedding on his show.
27 Apr 2019
BCCIArjuna Award: BCCI recommends names of these four cricketers
The Board of Control for India (BCCI) on Saturday recommended the names of four cricketers for the prestigious Arjuna Award.
09 Sep 2018
BoxingBoxer Amit Panghal might not get Arjuna award
Asian Games 2018 gold medalist, Amit Panghal won hearts with a superb show in Indonesia.
22 Jul 2018
IndiaSAI selects 734 players under Khelo India scheme
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has selected 734 players for a scholarship programme.
10 Jul 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Punjab: Women's T20 captain loses DSP post over fake degree
The Punjab government has landed in a major embarrassment: an Arjuna awardee, whom CM Amarinder Singh chose for appointment as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), has been found to possess a fake graduation degree.
20 May 2018
IndiaFormer India captain Anjum Chopra turns 41
Former India captain Anjum Chopra turns 41 today.
25 Apr 2018
IndiaBCCI recommends Shikhar Dhawan, Smriti Mandhana for Arjuna Award
The BCCI has recommended India opener Shikhar Dhawan, and women's team player Smriti Mandhana for the Arjuna Award said the Board's Acting Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary.
27 Mar 2018
IndiaRape accused Ghosh dropped from Ultimate Table Tennis Player draft
25-year-old Indian table tennis player Soumyajit Ghosh, who has been accused of rape by a teenager in Kolkata, has suffered another blow.
14 Mar 2018
IndiaDeepa Malik books her berth in 2018 Asian Para Games
India's para-athlete Deepa Malik qualified for the 2018 Asian Para Games by securing a top spot in discus Asia Ranking 53 category and a second place in Asian Games combined category event 51/52/53.
11 Jan 2018
Road AccidentsWrestler and coach Sukhchain Singh Cheema dies in road accident
Renowned wrestler and coach, Sukhchain Singh Cheema died in a road accident on Wednesday night.
29 Aug 2017
IndiaIt's National Sports Day, the birth anniversary of Dhyan Chand
To commemorate the birth anniversary of field hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Indian government, in 2012, designated the 29th of August as "National Sports Day."
19 Aug 2017
IndiaRecipients of Arjuna and Dronacharya awards finalized
The list of Arjuna Award winners of this year has been retained by the Sports Ministry.
18 Mar 2017
Padma BhushanAbhinav Bindra opens up about his neurological medical condition
Olympic shooter Abhinav Bindra opened up about a serious neurological-medical condition he suffered from in 2014.
30 Dec 2016
IndiaIndia continues to dominate world kabaddi in 2016
The Indian men's and women's kabaddi team continued to dominate the world in 2016.
23 Dec 2016
International Boxing AssociationMary Kom honoured with 'Legends Award' by the AIBA
Celebrated Indian boxer and five-time world champion MC Mary Kom was honoured by the AIBA (International Boxing Federation) during its 70th anniversary at Montreux, Switzerland.
13 Dec 2016
Pankaj AdvaniPankaj Advani wins his 11th World Billiards Championship title
India's professional billiards player Pankaj Advani created history by winning the World Billiard Championship (150-up format) in Bengaluru.
18 Oct 2016
Pro Kabaddi LeagueAnup Kumar to retire after the KWC
Indian kabaddi team skipper Anup Kumar informed that he would take international retirement after the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup.
07 Sep 2016
Padma BhushanPadma Bhushan for Sushil Kumar?
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has recommended two time Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar's name for this year's Padma Bhushan Award.
