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"No Worth Of Olympic Sports": Manu Bhaker's Father On Shooter's Khel Ratna Snub, Sports Ministry Says, "Not Final"

Amid reports that double Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker has been shockingly ignored for this year's Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, a top sports ministry source has asserted that the names are yet to be finalised and she is likely to be there when the list is unveiled in a week's time. In August, Bhaker became independent India's first athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics with her bronze-winning show in the 10m air pistol individual and 10m air pistol mixed team events. Reports of her omission from the national honours evoked shock with her family insisting that application was duly submitted.

Atishi Responds As Chess Player Tania Sachdev Rues Lack Of Recognition From Delhi Government

Olympiad gold-winning Indian chess player Tania Sachdev on Monday lamented the "lack of recognition" from the government of Delhi, prompting chief minister Atishi to reach out to her for "thoughts and suggestions" on the matter. The 38-year-old Arjuna Awardee, who is based in the national capital, said the Delhi government is yet to acknowledge her achievements. "Having played for India since 2008, it's disheartening to see a lack of recognition from the Delhi government for achievements in chess. States that support and celebrate their champions, directly inspire excellence and motivate talent. Sadly, Delhi has yet to take this step," she posted on her 'X' account.

A Year Of Turbulence: Mirabai Chanu And Indian Weightlifting's Unfulfilled Dreams

Not many sports are inseparably linked with an individual, but Mirabai Chanu has been that one name in Indian weightlifting for several years now and 2024 was no different as she carried the weight of the nation's aspirations for Olympic glory once again. However, this time those dreams ended in heartbreak not just for her but also for the sport that has struggled to find a worthy successor to her. Chanu, who etched her name in history by ending India's 21-year Olympic medal drought in the sport with a silver at the Tokyo Games, embarked on a quest this year to achieve an extraordinary feat -- a second consecutive Olympic medal in weightlifting.

Chess Athlete Heartbroken Over Lack Of Recognition, Writes To Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal

As chess continues to earn India fame all across the world, certain athletes aren't happy with the lack of recognition they get from the state governments. One such athlete is Tania Sachdev who decided to voice her frustration over repeated cold shoulder from the Delhi government. Tania, in a scathing post on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that she hasn't received any recognition from the Delhi government despite playing chess for India since 2008. She also reminded the political leaders of her achievements in the 2022 Chess Olympiad. She also won a Chess Olympics gold medal in 2024.

PV Sindhu To Marry Fiance Venkata Datta Today: Check Full Details

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu is set to tie the knot with her fiance Venkata Datta at the luxurious resort, Raffles in Udaipur on Sunday. After the wedding, there will be a reception party thrown by the newlyweds in Sindhu's hometown, Hyderabad on December 24. On December 20 a Sangeet took place and on the next day there Haldi, Pellikuthuru and Mehendi took place. Recently, Sindhu ended her Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour drought of over two years by defeating China's Wu Luo Yu in the finals of the Syed Modi India International badminton tournament in Lucknow.

B.C. city looks to cement status as speed skating powerhouse with new college program

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Canada's efforts to combat abuse in sports saw slow progress in 2024

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PV Sindhu To Marry Fiance Venkata Datta Today: Check Full Details

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu is set to tie the knot with her fiance Venkata Datta at the luxurious resort, Raffles in Udaipur on Sunday. After the wedding, there will be a reception party thrown by the newlyweds in Sindhu's hometown, Hyderabad on December 24. On December 20 a Sangeet took place and on the next day there Haldi, Pellikuthuru and Mehendi took place. Recently, Sindhu ended her Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour drought of over two years by defeating China's Wu Luo Yu in the finals of the Syed Modi India International badminton tournament in Lucknow.

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"No Worth Of Olympic Sports": Manu Bhaker's Father On Shooter's Khel Ratna Snub, Sports Ministry Says, "Not Final"

Atishi Responds As Chess Player Tania Sachdev Rues Lack Of Recognition From Delhi Government

A Year Of Turbulence: Mirabai Chanu And Indian Weightlifting's Unfulfilled Dreams

Chess Athlete Heartbroken Over Lack Of Recognition, Writes To Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal

PV Sindhu To Marry Fiance Venkata Datta Today: Check Full Details

B.C. city looks to cement status as speed skating powerhouse with new college program

Canada's efforts to combat abuse in sports saw slow progress in 2024

PV Sindhu To Marry Fiance Venkata Datta Today: Check Full Details