Manika is the first Indian women paddler to clinch an individual gold at the Commonwealth Games. Rohit, Vinesh, Rampal among five Khel Ratna awardees, Rahul Gandhi likely to join farmers’ protest in Punjab, Farm bills: Protesters burn tractor at Rajpath, raise slogans, UPSC prelims 2020: SC to hear plea seeking postponement of exam today, Mumbai likely to cross 0.2 million Covid-19 cases today, Unleash better gaming experience with immersive graphics, Environment ministry seeks legal status for elephant reserve, states ask for the draft, Gigi Hadid-Zayn Malik’s daughter rumoured to be born in a Pennsylvania farm, ‘He’s the best of the best ’: Ex-Eng captain backs Kohli to hit form soon. The sports ministry had allowed self-nomination for the Arjuna and Khel Ratna awards this year due to the pandemic, which led to a large number of applications. By using this site you agree to its privacy policy. Para high jumper Thangavelu won gold at the Rio Paralympics and bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships last year. ◾️Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy: 1 “My husband (Somvir) filled the form. “The ceremony will be conducted as is being done every year but the awardees will be present online.

This site and its partners use technology such as cookies to personalize content and ads and analyse traffic. India's Rohit Sharma raises his bat. She won the mixed doubles bronze at the Asian Games that followed. After the 2016 Rio Games, four were awarded the Khel Ratna. The awards function this year is likely to be held virtually by President Ram Nath Kovind. On the other hand, table tennis champion Manika Batra, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, women hockey team captain Rani Rampal, and para-athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu will also be honoured with Khel Ratna. Vinesh is so far the only Indian woman wrestler to have qualified for Tokyo Olympics. In fact, her ranking has also slipped to 63. Till now, an exception of the award being given to more than two had been made only in an Olympics year. The list also included Rio Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi and 2017 weightlifting world champion Mirabai, but the decision on bestowing the Arjuna on them was left to the discretion of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App. The ceremony took place on the occasion of National Sports Day. “It is an amazing feeling when your hard work is rewarded, and I believe this award will serve as a great motivation for me and players like me to keep striving for bigger feats and make the country proud,” Rani said in a release issued by Hockey India. Cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal and table tennis star Manika Batra besides para athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu were recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna by the Sports Awards Committee on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Mariyappan came into the limelight when he won the gold medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in men’s high jump T42 category before adding the bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai last year. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 22, 2020 Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards out. I am very happy; it’s a big moment in my career to be clubbed with the greatest sportspersons of the country.”, She recalled going on a wheelchair after the Rio injury to receive the Arjuna award to a standing ovation at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Around 40 sportspersons applied for the Khel Ratna. “I could not enjoy that moment because I was in pain. Rohit Sharma, Manika Batra, Vinesh Phogat, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Rani Rampal will be awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award. He will be the fourth cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli to be honoured with the award. The Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal has been nominated for the 'World Games Athlete of the Year' by the sport's governing body FIH. Chaudhary, Advocates. Ask us one question we can't answer': Nirmala Sitharaman, From RBI & govt banks to LIC, Rs 205 crore to PM Cares from salaries, Rhea ki aukaat to waiver from govt: how Bihar DGP stoops to conquer, Every sector could decide cost, buyer; farmers couldn’t. File image. The ceremony took place on … ◾️Dhayn Chand Award: 15

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