National Sports Awards

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  National Sports Awards Applications Invited Till November 14: Sports Ministry

  The applications for the National Sports Awards will be invited till November 14, said the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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  "My Crime Is...": Wrestler Virender Singh's Emotional Post On Khel Ratna Snub

  Deaf and mute wrestler Virender Singh expressed his disappointment after being snubbed for Khel Ratna at the National Sports Awards 2023.

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  PM Modi Hails Winners Of National Sports Awards

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the illustrious winners of the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023.

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  Watch: Para Archer Sheetal Devi Draws Rousing Applause At National Sports Awards Ceremony

  Arm-less archer Sheetal Devi received a big round of applause as she stood up to receive the Arjuna award.

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  National Sports Awards 2024: How Much Prize Money Do Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awardees Get?

  The National Sports Award ceremony took place on Monday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

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  Alia Bhatt's Twisted French Bun With Gangubai-Approved White Roses Matched Her Sabyasachi Wedding Saree

  For the 69th National Awards, Alia Bhatt sported a twisted French bun with a minimal makeup look

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  Achanta Sharath Kamal Bestowed With Khel Ratna In Glittering National Sports Awards Ceremony

  While Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, 25 sportspersons, including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen were conferred with the Arjuna Award

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  Receiving Khel Ratna Award Is The Best Way To Finish 2022: Sharath Kamal

  Sharath Kamal is the only player nominated for the award this year by India's national sports awards selection committee, which recommended 11 players last year and five in 2020.

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  Your Excellence Will Inspire Many People: Virat Kohli To National Sports Awardees

  India ODI and Test skipper, Virat Kohli on Sunday congratulated all the athletes and coaches who were conferred with National Sports Awards 2021.

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  Para-Athletes Will Win More Medals In Future, Says Paralympic Gold Medallist Pramod Bhagat

  Indian shuttler Pramod Bhagat, who clinched gold in the Tokyo Paralympics, said the athletes will keep on the winning more medals in upcoming tournaments.

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  Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Hands Over Trophies To 2020 National Sports Awards Winners

  Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday physically handed over trophies to the winners of National Sports Awards 2020 after the award ceremony was held virtually last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Sharad Kumar Among Four Para-Athletes Recommended For Khel Ratna; Avani Lekhara In Contention For Arjuna Award

  The Paralympic Committee of India recommended the names of Sharad Kumar, Pramod Bhagat and two others for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award while Sumit Antil and Avani Lekhara's names were recommended for Arjuna Award 2021.

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  Dope Violators Eligible For National Honours If Ban Period Served: Sports Ministry

  The sports ministry has made dope-tainted athletes and coaches eligible for the National Sports Awards provided they have completed their ban periods.

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  Devendra Jhajharia, Venkatesh Prasad Named In National Sports Awards Selection Committee

  Three-time Paralympic medal-winner Devendra Jhajharia, Venkatesh Prasad and ex-world champion boxer L Sarita Devi have been named in this year's National Sports Awards selection committee.

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  Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Confers National Youth Awards On International Youth Day

  Sports Minister Anurag Thakur conferred the National Youth Awards 2017-18 and 2018-19 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.