Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh has backed calls for legendary wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav to be posthumously conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, following recent developments in the Bombay High Court regarding the matter.The Kolhapur bench of the High Court, comprising Justices Madhav Jamdar and Pravin Patil, has directed the Union government to take a final call on the issue by May 4. The directive came during the hearing of a Public In…
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New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Asian Games silver medallist decathlon athlete Tejaswin Shankar has criticised the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for a reported delay in announcing the National Sports Awards, calling it a “sign of disrespect” and “demotivating to athletes and coaches.” The ministry invited applications for the National Sports Awards, viz. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards, Arjuna Award, Arjuna Award (Lifetime), Dronacharya Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar (RKPP) for t…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) As India’s Sheetal Devi continues her remarkable ascent in para archery, she expressed heartfelt gratitude after being named the ‘Para Archer of the Year’ by World Archery. The global governing body recognised her ‘breakthrough season’ by celebrating her outstanding performances and contributions to the sport over the past year.Devi’s award caps off a historic season in which she claimed her first world title at the World Archery Para Championships in Gwangju. …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Indian men’s team forward Gurjant Singh has announced his retirement from international hockey at the Hockey India Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on Friday. The 31-year-old striker brings to a close a decorated career spanning nearly a decade, 130 international caps, and 33 goals, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure in India’s modern-day hockey revival.Born on 26 January 1995 in Khailara, Amritsar, Gurjant rose through the junior ranks quickly, catching the eye …
Ahmedabad, March 11 (IANS) Gujarat Giants have appointed seasoned kabaddi tactician Randhir Singh Sehrawat as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). Sehrawat, widely regarded as one of the most experienced figures in professional kabaddi, brings more than a decade of PKL coaching experience to the franchise. Since the league’s inception in 2014, he has been a constant presence on the sidelines, guiding teams to consistent success, including a champio…
Imphal, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the North-Eastern regional centre of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) organised the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ at the city’s Khuman Lampak Sports Complex on Sunday.The cycling competition was flagged off by Manipur Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam and saw participation of many acclaimed sportsmen, medal-winners besides top government officials who worked a great deal in successful organisation of the programme.Manipur S…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Paris Paralympics 2024 champion Harvinder Singh and bronze medallist Sheetal are among the star para archers competing at the Para National Archery Championship 2026, which began at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, a wing of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), here on Thursday. The national competition, which is being organised by the Punjab Archery Association, is running from January 30 to February 2.Over 190 para-archers from more than 20 states across…
Moga, Jan 27 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was announced as a Padma Shri awardee on Sunday, joining eight other current and former sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards list and her father, Harminder Singh Bhullar, said that the people of the country should motivate their children to pursue sports, which might lead them to bring glory to their family and country.This prestigious list of awardees includes five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Pa…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Hockey India extended its warmest congratulations to veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh and Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita on being conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award, recognising their outstanding contributions to Indian hockey and sport at large. Hockey India underscored the contribution of veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh, who was the force behind establishing Shahabad Markanda, a hamlet in Haryana, as the nursery for women’s hockey. Under Ba…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Hockey India on Monday congratulated Indian women’s hockey legend Savita Punia and former India international Baldev Singh on receiving the prestigious Padma Shri award, honouring their exceptional contributions to Indian hockey and sports overall.A key figure in Indian hockey, Savita debuted at the senior international level at age 20 and has since become one of the top goalkeepers globally. Known for her calmness, reliability, and leadership, she has played a central…