Krishna Poonia fails to meet Sports Minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 20:16

Disappointed at being ignored for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, top woman discus thrower Krishna Poonia today went to see Sports Minister Jitendra Singh to express her displeasure over the issue but failed to meet him.

Wrestler Sushil throws his weight behind Poonia

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 20:14

Two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar today threw his weight behind ace woman discus thrower Krishna Poonia, who cried foul after double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi was chosen for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

Krishna Poonia cries foul over Khel Ratna

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 15:35

A day after Indian double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi was selected for the Khel Ratna, discus thrower Krishna Poonia has alleged that the selection criterion for the award was manipulated.

Questions raised over process of Sodhi`s recommendation

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 20:43

The recommendation of shooter Ronjan Sodhi for the prestigious Khel Ratna Award on Tuesday sparked off a controversy with some members of the selection panel raising questions about the process of his selection.

Khel Ratna will motivate me to do better: Sodhi

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 16:19

It was a case of third time lucky for ace trap shooter Ronjon Sodhi, who said the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country`s highest honour for a sportsperson, will only motivate him to achieve greater laurels for the country in future competitions.

Khel Ratna for ace shooter Ronjan Sodhi

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 16:00

Ronjan Sodhi, two-time world champion in double trap shooting, has been recommended for India’s highest sporting honour – the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Bengal to introduce `Khel Ratna` and `Khel Bibhusan` soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 23:27

West Bengal government will soon introduce `Khel Ratna` and `Khel Bibhusan` to honour eminent sports personalities in the state.

Sardar recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna

Last Updated: Saturday, May 4, 2013, 16:16

Hockey India (HI) on Saturday recommended Sardar Singh for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

AITA nominates Somdev for Khel Ratna award

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 17:30

Somdev Devvarman might have led a players` rebellion against the national tennis federation but AITA has recommended his name for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for the year 2013.

Olympians come out in support of Randhir ahead of IOA polls

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 12:33

Several Olympians, including Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee former hockey player Dhanraj Pillay, have supported Randhir Singh`s candidature for the post of Indian Olympic Association`s President.

Vijay, Yogeshwar conferred Khel Ratna; 25 get Arjuna awards

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 18:56

Olympic medallists Vijay Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt were today jointly conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country`s highest sporting honour -- while an unprecedented 25 sportspersons were honoured with the Arjuna awards in a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here.

President to present National Sports Awards today

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 18:13

Olympic heroes, shooter Vijay Kumar and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt will jointly receive the country`s highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- from President Pranab Mukherjee.