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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 23:00
Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday said that she will give Rs 2 lakh as a token of appreciation to H N Girisha, who has won a silver medal in the ongoing London Paralympics.
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