Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award: News
09 Aug 2021
Narendra ModiRenaming Khel Ratna Award was a political game: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena on Monday claimed the Centre's decision to rename the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award after Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand was not the people's wish, but a "political game."
06 Aug 2021
SportsKhel Ratna renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award will now be known as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
01 Jul 2021
ArcheryIndian archer Jyothi recommended for Khel Ratna award
Three-time World Cup silver medalist Jyothi Surekha Vennam has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sporting honor, by the Archery Association of India (AAI).
21 May 2021
Ministry of SportsSports Ministry invites applications for National Sports Awards
The Ministry of Sports on Thursday invited applications for the National Sports Awards, allowing eligible athletes, coaches, universities, and other entities to self-nominate and apply online.
06 Dec 2020
HaryanaWill return sports award if farm laws stay: Vijender Singh
Boxer Vijender Singh (35) on Sunday said that he will return his 'Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna' award if the government does not withdraw the three contentious farm laws.
18 Aug 2020
Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma among four athletes recommended for Khel Ratna Award
Indian opener Rohit Sharma is among the four athletes who have been recommended for India's highest sporting honor, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
16 Aug 2019
WrestlingBajrang Punia nominated for India's highest sporting honor
Famed Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has been nominated for India's highest sporting honor - the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Friday.
21 Sep 2018
Virat KohliKohli with 'zero' points gets Khel Ratna, but Punia rejected
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by the Sports Ministry.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaVirat Kohli, Mirabai Chanu recommended for the prestigious Khel Ratna
Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu were today jointly recommended for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sporting honor.
02 Aug 2018
Piyush GoyalRailway Minister approves new policy for promotion of railway sportspersons
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal today approved a new policy for promotion of railway sportspersons, according to which not just those who win medals but even those who are awarded Padma Shri or have produced medal winners will be promoted as officers.
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.