Dhyan Chand

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that "tactics of returning awards should be stopped". Anil Vij's statement came in connection to announcement of Vinesh Phogat returning her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award.

National Sports Day 2023: National Sports Day is being celebrated across the country today. It is celebrated as a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, known for his goal-scoring ability and superb ball control.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a "historic" programme marking 'Veer Bal Diwas' at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on December 26.

While Sharath Kamal is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, a total of 25 athletes including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable have been nominated for the Arjuna Award this year

Star India table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal has been recommended for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award by the selection committee while the likes of Lakshya Sen (badminton) and Anshu Malik (wrestling) find themselves in the Arjuna Award list.

As per an official statement issued by Prime Minister's Office, the university is established at Salawa and Kaili villages of Sardhana town in Meerut at an estimated cost of about Rs 700 Crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut on January 2, his office said on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut on January 2, his office said today.

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

The first woman cricketer to be conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Mithali Raj on Saturday hoped her achievements would inspire the country's young girls to pursue their dreams and be the catalysts for change.

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday said that he is feeling good to be finally conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award and he will continue to do better going forward.

Sunil Chhetri on Saturday credited his longevity at the top level as the reason for bagging the highest sporting honour of the country.

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, veteran woman cricketer Mithali Raj and history-making Paralympic stars shared the spotlight as an unprecedented 12 sportspersons were presented with India's highest sporting honour -- the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna -- on Saturday.

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

The first footballer to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian maestro Sunil Chhetri said the journey that he has been through in the last 16 years has been nothing short of a dream.

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said that "tactics of returning awards should be stopped". Anil Vij's statement came in connection to announcement of Vinesh Phogat returning her Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Award.

National Sports Day 2023: National Sports Day is being celebrated across the country today. It is celebrated as a tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, known for his goal-scoring ability and superb ball control.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a "historic" programme marking 'Veer Bal Diwas' at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on December 26.

While Sharath Kamal is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, a total of 25 athletes including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable have been nominated for the Arjuna Award this year

Star India table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal has been recommended for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award by the selection committee while the likes of Lakshya Sen (badminton) and Anshu Malik (wrestling) find themselves in the Arjuna Award list.

As per an official statement issued by Prime Minister's Office, the university is established at Salawa and Kaili villages of Sardhana town in Meerut at an estimated cost of about Rs 700 Crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut on January 2, his office said on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Meerut on January 2, his office said today.

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

The first woman cricketer to be conferred with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Mithali Raj on Saturday hoped her achievements would inspire the country's young girls to pursue their dreams and be the catalysts for change.

Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Saturday said that he is feeling good to be finally conferred with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award and he will continue to do better going forward.

Sunil Chhetri on Saturday credited his longevity at the top level as the reason for bagging the highest sporting honour of the country.

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, veteran woman cricketer Mithali Raj and history-making Paralympic stars shared the spotlight as an unprecedented 12 sportspersons were presented with India's highest sporting honour -- the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna -- on Saturday.

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

The first footballer to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Indian maestro Sunil Chhetri said the journey that he has been through in the last 16 years has been nothing short of a dream.