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.

Sports ministry remains firm, no Khel Ratna for Krishna Poonia

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 14:11

Jitendra Singh found has cleared the national sports awards file on Thursday morning and an official announcement in this regard was expected later in the day.

Follow rules on sports awards: Allahabad HC

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 16:55

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Monday directed the union sports ministry not to deviate from the rules in giving away sports awards.

Michael Phelps rules out Rio Olympics comeback

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 14:35

Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps has ruled out the possibility of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying he is "happier" in retirement.

Morgan Freeman to host World Sports Awards

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 14:36

Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman is to host the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Cee Lo Green to perform at Laureus World Sports Awards

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 19:02

American music sensation Cee Lo Green will entertain a star-studded audience at next week`s Laureus World Sports Awards here.

Rio to host Laureus World Sports Awards

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 12:08

Rio has been named as the host city of the Laureus World Sports Awards for 2013 and 2014, the Laureus Academy announced.

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.

Djokovic, Barcelona win at 2012 Laureus awards

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 08:33

Novak Djokovic won the top individual honor at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards on Monday, and Barcelona captured the team prize.

Messi, Iniesta vie for honours at Laureus World Sports Awards

Last Updated: Sunday, February 6, 2011, 23:39

Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta find themselves competing against each other along with four other top sporting icons, including Rafael Nadal, for the ‘World Sportsman of the Year’ trophy at the prestigious Laureus Awards.