Ronjan Sodhi conferred Khel Ratna; Arjuna awards for 14 others

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 23:17

Robbed of some sheen due to selection controversies this year, the National Sports Awards were presented on Saturday to the country`s top athletes and coaches with shooter Ronjan Sodhi getting the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- the country`s highest sporting honour -- while cricketer Virat Kohli was among the Arjuna awardees.

Critics are not watching my recovery: Yuvraj Singh

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 21:50

Yuvraj Singh`s surprise selection in the Twenty20 World Cup squad might have raised doubts about his fitness but the all-rounder today sought to put the record straight by announcing that he is physically and mentally strong enough to make a comeback into the international arena.

Saina not to attend National Sports awards ceremony

Last Updated: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 20:09

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will skip the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award ceremony to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here on Sunday.

PT Usha elated on being chosen as selection panel head

Last Updated: Thursday, July 22, 2010, 21:25

PT Usha, who was named Chairperson of the Selection Ccommittee for this year’s National sports Awards, expressed happiness on being chosen.

Mamata makes surprise visit at National Sports Awards

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 21:33

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday made a surprise appearance at the National Sports Awards ceremony.

Sports Ministry unveils new-look awards

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 19:03

A new set of lighter and sleeker statuettes will be handed over to the athletes when President Pratibha Patil gives away the national sports awards on Saturday.