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On Winning Arjuna Award, Paralympics Gold Medalist Navdeep Singh Makes Special Dedication

After being felicitated with the prestigious Arjuna Award, Paralympic gold medalist Navdeep Singh on Friday dedicated the award to his family and coach. Navdeep was awarded the Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Navdeep Singh said that he is feeling very happy after receiving the award from President Murmu.

"It Is No Small Deal...": World Championships Gold Medalist Saweety Boora On Receiving Arjuna Award

Indian boxer and World Championships gold medalist Saweety Boora expressed happiness at being felicitated with the Arjuna Award and dedicated her accomplishment to her family. The World Championship gold medalist was among the players to be felicitated with the Arjuna Awards during the National Sports Awards ceremony on Friday by President Droupadi Murmu. Speaking to ANI, Boora said, "For a player, this award matters a lot. It is no small deal to get a national award. I feel really happy to get the fruits of my hard work over the years. I would like to dedicate this award to whoever supported me, prayed for me, wished something positive for me, be it my fans, family, coaches etc. My mother has supported me a lot through all my ups and downs. I dedicate this award to my husband, to my brother and sister, to my family, to my father."

Novak Djokovic Suggests 'Nice Dancers' Should Come On Court Between Sets

Novak Djokovic said on Friday that tennis needs to be "more fun" and suggested dancers should be brought on court during breaks. The Serbian veteran said while the sport had a proud history and tradition, it had been slow in keeping pace with a new generation that does not have "a great attention span". He was commenting after admitting he got "hot-headed" with elements of the crowd during his Australian Open third-round win against 26th seed Tomas Machac. Some light mid-match entertainment might also help fans and players relax, he said.

"Inspired Countless Athletes": Paralympics Medalist, Who Lost A Leg, Hailed By Nagaland Chief Minister

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday congratulated Hokato Sema on receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award for his Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2024. Indian Paralympic medallist Hokato Hotozhe Sema was awarded the Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Taking to X, Neiphiu Rio said that Hokato Sema's dedication and achievements have inspired countless aspiring athletes.

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On Winning Arjuna Award, Paralympics Gold Medalist Navdeep Singh Makes Special Dedication

"It Is No Small Deal...": World Championships Gold Medalist Saweety Boora On Receiving Arjuna Award

Novak Djokovic Suggests 'Nice Dancers' Should Come On Court Between Sets

"Inspired Countless Athletes": Paralympics Medalist, Who Lost A Leg, Hailed By Nagaland Chief Minister

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