Sports Awards
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Watch: Paralympic silver medallist Deepa Malik receives historic Khel Ratna award
Malik became only the second para athlete after double Paralympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia to win the award.
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Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wins Laureus Lifetime Achievement award
During the ceremony, the Frenchman received a glowing tribute from old rival Jose Mourinho.
AFP
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Novak Djokovic and Simone Biles win top honours at Laureus Sports awards
Djokovic won the sportsman of the year while Biles won the sportswoman of the year award.
AFP
Trending
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Covid-19: Imagine the headlines if any other religion had been responsible for Kumbh-like gathering
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Egypt says it won’t release Ever Given with 25-member Indian crew until its owners pay compensation
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‘Star Vs Food’: Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Pratik Gandhi at the stove
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Sarah Joseph’s new novel imagines the life of the woman who was ostracised for ‘marrying’ Nehru
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‘Too late’: SC dismisses plea seeking stay on dismantling of decommissioned ship INS Viraat
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Know Your Arjuna Awardee: India’s top heavyweight wrestler Sumit is aiming for bigger challenges
The 25-year-old missed out on Rio Olympic berth due to injury and bad luck but is now focused on winning a medal in the world championship in Budapest
Vinay Siwach
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National compound archery coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja resigns following Dronacharya Award snub
Sports Ministry removed Teja’s name from the awardees’ list as he had faced suspension over an incident at the 2015 World Universiade in Korea.
Press Trust of India
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‘I want seven children and seven Ballons d’Or,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese is the overwhelming favourite to collect the award for the fifth time, after a year in which he led Real Madrid to titles in Spain and Europe.
AFP
Video
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Watch: Black man is fatally shot by police in Minnesota’s Brooklyn Center, situation tense
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Watch: MP minister performs rituals in front of statue at Indore airport to get rid of Covid-19
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Kumbh: Defying the rising threat of Covid-19, lakhs gather in Haridwar for ‘shahi snaan’
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Watch: Journalist Fareed Zakaria delivers loving tribute to mother who died of Covid-19 in India
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Watch: Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital turns lobby into Covid-19 ward as coronavirus cases shoot up
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PV Sindhu nominated for prestigious Padma Bhushan award by Sports Ministry
The 22-year-old has been simply unstoppable since her silver medal at the Rio Olympics last year.
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PV Sindhu nominated for prestigious Padma Bhushan award by Sports Ministry
The 22-year-old has been simply unstoppable since her silver medal at the Rio Olympics last year.
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Devendra Jhajharia and Sardar Singh honoured with Khel Ratna Award
17 sportspersons also received the Arjuna Award while five coaches were bestowed with the Dronacharya Award.
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The Reel
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‘Star Vs Food’: Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Pratik Gandhi at the stove
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‘The Priest’ trailer: Mammooty and Manju Warrier in thriller revolving around mysterious suicides
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‘Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu’ trailer: Parth Samthaan plays a gangster in love
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‘Searching For Sheela’ trailer: Documentary follows former Rajneesh aide on her visit to India
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Why Netflix’s investment in global shows is a potential game-changer
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Sports Ministry orders Dronacharya award for Heera Nand Kataria to be withdrawn: Report
The kabaddi coach’s nomination for the award has been mired in controversy.
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Know your Arjuna awardee: Khushbir Kaur, an Asiad silver-medallist, has walked her way to glory
The 24-year-old achieved history when she came second in the 20-km race walk in Incheon in 2014.
Angikaar Choudhury
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It’s official: Devendra Jhajharia and Sardar Singh will receive the Khel Ratna
The final list of Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand awardees were also announced by the Sports Ministry.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: KL Rahul’s PBKS win despite Sanju Samson’s brilliant 119
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Hurricane Hooda strikes the IPL: Reactions to a spectacular 28-ball 64 by Punjab’s Deepak Hooda
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Certainly got across how I felt: England spinner Bess spoke to Root about his treatment in India
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IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS as it happened: Sanju Samson’s brilliant ton ends in heartbreak as Punjab win
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Two coaches test positive for Covid-19 at national women's boxing camp: Report