Poonia asked me to recommend her name for Khel Ratna, says Anjali Bhagwat

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 18:19

Ace shooter and Khel Ratna selection panel member Anjali Bhagwat today revealed that discus thrower Krishna Poonia had called her to lobby for the top honour just a day before the committee met.

Don`t question the credibility of Khel Ratna panel: Moraad Ali Khan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 19:09

In a veiled reference to disgruntled athletes Krishna Poonia and H N Girisha, former shooter Moraad Ali Khan said no one should question the credibility of the Khel Ratna award selection panel.

Krishna Poonia finally gets to meet Sports Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 00:02

Top woman discus thrower Krishna Poonia was finally able to meet Jitendra Singh after her day-long struggle to meet him and apprised the Sports Minister of her grievance at being overlooked for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

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.

Girisha still waiting for `promised` SAI job

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 17:45

He gave India its first medal at the Paralympic Games after finishing second in the Men`s High Jump event yet his silver-winning effort could not land him a job with the Sports Authority of India as promised by the former Sports Minister, Ajay Maken.

Padma Shri Girisha Hosanagara gets first corporate sponsorship

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 12:48

London paralympics silver-medallist and Padma Shri awardee Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda has been roped in by nutrition company Herbalife as a brand ambassador.

Tendulkar hails Paralympic Games silver-medallist Girisha

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 20:46

Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday described London Paralympic Games silver-medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda as an "inspiration to all of us" and wished the high-jumper the very best for all his future endeavours.

K`taka govt honours Girisha, gives Rs 20 lakh cash reward

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 23:47

Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Wednesday handed over a cheque for Rs 20 lakh to London Paralympic silver medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda here.

Sachin calls up London Paralympic silver medallist Girisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 23:29

Basking in the glory of being India`s lone medallist at the recently-concluded Paralympics, London Games silver-winner Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda`s joy multiplied when he received a phone call from star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Girisha gets warm welcome on arrival in Bangalore

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 15:42

London Paralympics men`s high jump silver-medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda was accorded a warm welcome at the Bangalore International Airport.

Paralympian Girisha accorded a warm reception

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 21:43

Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda was accorded a warm welcome at the international airport here on his arrival from the London Paralympic Games, where he won a silver in the Men`s High Jump F42 event.

Indian Paralympics team to return on Tuesday

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 20:17

The 33-member Indian paralympic team, including silver medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagaraje Gowda, will be returning to the country on Tuesday morning.