Arjuna award will motivate me to perform better: Gaganjeet Bhullar

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 12:51

Elated at joining the small list of Indian golfers who have been conferred with the Arjuna award, Gaganjeet Bhullar said the honour will motivate him to perform better at the international events besides inspiring youngsters to take up the game.

Makhan Singh - A forgotten sporting icon

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 12:04

Former Asian Gold medalist Makhan Singh, who was once feared even by legendry athlete Milkha Singh, is a sporting icon forgotten by the nation.

Sports Ministry confirms Khel Ratna for Ronjan Sodhi

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 20:44

Ending all the speculations, Sports Ministry on Thursday confirmed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for ace Indian shooter Ronjan Sodhi.

Khel Ratna: Suspense remains over Krishna Poonia`s inclusion

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 19:33

The Sports Ministry is expected to take a decision on Tuesday on ace discus thrower Krishna Poonia`s plea to include her name for the prestigious Khel Ratna award besides also deciding on the final list of Arjuna awardees.

Boxer Manoj Kumar seeks appointment with Sports Minister after Arjuna snub

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 13:05

The furore over this year`s National Sports awards refuses to die with Commonwealth Games gold-medallist boxer Manoj Kumar seeking a meeting with Sports Minister Jitendra Singh, saying he was ignored for the Arjuna despite fine performances.

Happiest moment yet, says Virat Kohli on Arjuna nomination

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 12:01

Elated at being recommended for the Arjuna award, star cricketer Virat Kohli said it counts among the most happy moments of his life.

AP Minister congratulates badminton star Sindhu

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 22:12

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Youth Services and Sports Vatti Vasanth Kumar on Tuesday congratulated city-based shuttler Pusarla Venkata Sindhu for being selected for Arjuna Award.

We are proud of P V Sindhu, says Subrata Roy

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 20:47

Sahara Group chairman Subroto Roy today heaped praise on rising shuttler P V Sindhu for winning the bronze medal at the recent World Championship and bagging the prestigious Arjuna Award.

Elated Sindhu looking forward to Indian Badminton League

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 20:30

Delighted to win a bronze at the just-concluded World Championships and also being recommended for Arjuna award, rising shuttler P V Sindhu on Tuesday said she was now looking to put her best foot forward in Indian Badminton League, starting here on Wednesday.