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‘My crime is that…’: Deaf and mute wrestler Virender Singh expresses disappointment over Khel Ratna snub | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Decorated Deafalympian and wrestler Virender Singh, affectionately known as Goonga Pahalwan, expressed deep disappointment after being overlooked for the prestigious Khel Ratna at the National Sports Awards 2023. The awards ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday, saw President Draupadi Murmu honoring several athletes, but Virender's omission from the Khel Ratna list left him disheartened.Virender, a recipient of three Deafalympics Gold medals and the Padma Shri in 2021, took to social media to voice his frustration. In a message directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, he stated, "Honourable PM Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, I haven't been rewarded with the Khel Ratna despite winning 5 Olympic medals. The Haryana g...
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I am returning my Khel Ratna and Arjuna award: Vinesh Phogat | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite the suspension of the newly-elected office bearers of Wrestling Federation of India, wrestler Vinesh Phogat decided to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna award in protest against the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh as the WFI president"I am returning my Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award," Vinesh announced through a letter that she posted in her X (formerly Twitter) account.Vinesh's choice comes just days after Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia and Deaflympics champion Virender Singh Yadav returned their Padma Shri awards.However, the Sports Ministry had later suspended the newly-elected panel for not following the provisions of its own constitution while taking decisions and also asked the IOA to constitute an ad-hoc panel to manage t...
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Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna; Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Wednesday officially endorsed the nominations for the annual sports awards, confirming the prestigious Khel Ratna honour for badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with the Arjuna award for 26 sports personalities, including fast bowler Mohammed Shami.President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the awards on these athletes at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9.Chirag and Satwik, both Asian Games gold medalists, World Championships bronze winners, and Commonwealth Games silver medalists, have been recognised for their outstanding achievements.Meanwhile, 33-year-old Shami had an exceptional performance in the ODI World Cup, where India secured the runners-up position after losing to Australia in the final.Shami emerged as the to...
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Surekha Threatens to Move Court Over Khel Ratna ‘Snub’ | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s World No. 1 compound archer in both mixed and team events, Jyothi Surekha Vennam, has expressed deep disappointment at being ignored for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award this year, despite producing a sensational performance at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The ace badminton men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has been recommended for the Khel Ratna by a 12-member awards selection committee. In the last six months, Surekha has won a total of 13 international medals – three gold (individual, team and mixed team) at the Asiad, a gold and silver at the World Championships, four gold and two bronze at the World Cup and a gold and silver at the Asian championships. In the Olympic cycle period of four years starting from January 1, 2019 up t...