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'Almost gave up': Harmanpreet Singh talks about the transformation that made him the Khel Ratna awardee

NEW DELHI: Two penalty shootout attempts, when compared, can tell the story of Harmanpreet Singh's transformation from a player who virtually thought of walking away to becoming one of the world's best defenders and, now, the recipient of India's highest sporting honour -- the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award.

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After furore, Manu Bhaker gets Khel Ratna award; D Gukesh named too

Facing criticism for ignoring Manu Bhaker from the list of recommended athletes for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, the government announced that the Paris Games’ double Olympic medallist will receive the country’s highest sporting honour.

The Times of India

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh conferred with Khel Ratna; MYAS announces National Sports Awards 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on Thursday announced the National Sports Awards 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh to be conferred Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and multiple-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, world chess champion D Gukesh, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar have been announced as the recepients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award -- the country's highest sporting honour.

The Times of India

Manu Bhakar, D Gukesh to be conferred Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and multiple-time Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, world chess champion Gukesh D, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar have been announced as the recepients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

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Rattled sports ministry scrambles to save face, 'may award' Manu Bhaker Khel Ratna

NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker’s name missing from the recommendation list of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award has created a furore. Caught on the back-foot, the sports ministry is now considering nominating her name for the country’s highest sporting honour by using its executive powers…

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The puzzle around shooter Manu Bhaker's name missing from Khel Ratna list, now NRAI contacts Sports Ministry

NEW DELHI: The absence of India's star pistol shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics, from the list of names recommended for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award has come as a major surprise, with sources telling Timesofindia.com that neither the shooter herself nor the…

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Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, para high jumper Praveen Kumar for Khel Ratna; Manu Bhaker's name missing

Wrestler Aman, shooters Swapnil Sarabjot, among 30 nominated for Arjuna

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FIH Awards: Harmanpreet Singh wins Men's Player of the Year, PR Sreejesh bags Goalkeeper of the Year

NEW DELHI: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced Indian hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh as the Men's Player of the Year and Men's Goalkeeper of the Year, respectively, on Friday. The announcements came during the 49th FIH Statutory Congress held in Oman.

The Times of India

National Stadium to see return of top-flight hockey after a decade

India face Germany in first match of the two-test series today

The Times of India

Sports fraternity surprised after medal-yielding sports excluded from CWG 2026 list

Among major sports cricket, wrestling and many more were dropped from the upcoming commonwealth game 2026.

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Kookas narrow coach search, Craig's big IHL auction win

The Kookaburras' coach should be named before December while suspended Tom Craig was among 12 players to win contracts in the returning Indian Hockey League.

AAP

Hockey India League Players' Auction: Full list of squads of eight men's teams

The players' auction for the men's edition of the Hockey India League (HIL), which will make a return to the pitch this December after seven years, concluded in Delhi on Monday, with all eight teams buying players from their INR 4 crore purse to complete their squads.

The Times of India

Fans ask Dolly chaiwala for selfies, ignore India's Paris Olympics hockey medallists

The Indian men's hockey team returned to the Olympic podium in 2021 after a wait of 41 years and repeated the feat at the Paris Games last month. But some of the members of that team were left embarrassed at an airport when the fans completely ignored them and queued…

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Asian Champions Trophy: India breach wall of China to lift fifth title

Harmanpreet-led India manage to prevail 1-0 over valiant China

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Jugraj Singh's late strike hands India record fifth Asian Champions Trophy title

NEW DELHI: India defeated China 1-0 to win their fifth Asian Champions Trophy title in Hulunbuir on Tuesday.

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Match time, form: China vs India – Asian Champions Trophy 2024 hockey final

Record four-time champions India will face confident hosts China in the final at the Moqi Base, Hulunbuir at 10:00 GMT.

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Asian Champions Trophy: India have edge over Korea

Harmanpreet's team seeks final berth

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Asian Champions Trophy: Plucky Pakistan give India a hard time

Harmanpreet saves the day yet again with a brace

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Captain Harmanpreet Singh's double strike leads India to 2-1 victory over Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy

India secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over archrivals Pakistan in their final league match of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Moqi, China, on Saturday, which keeps the defending champions unbeaten going into the semifinals of the six-team event.

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India vs Pakistan: 'We'll keep emotions in check' - says Harmanpreet Singh ahead of table-top battle in Asian Champions Trophy

Unbeaten India eye continued success against arch-rival Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) on Saturday, with both the teams having already secured a spot in the semifinals.

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Form, history, facts: India vs Pakistan – Asian Champions Trophy hockey

Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the sport, the tournament and the upcoming match between the South Asian hockey powerhouses.

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Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat South Korea for fourth consecutive win

A brace by captain Harmanpreet Singh and a goal by promising striker Araijeet Singh Hundal gave India a 3-1 win over South Korea, which keeps the defending champions unbeaten, having registered wins in all four league matches so far in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament..

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Raj Kumar's hat-trick helps India thrash Malaysia 8-1; enter Asian Champions Trophy semis

NEW DELHI: India secured a spot in the semifinals of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy in Hulunbuir, China, after a decisive 8-1 victory over Malaysia on Wednesday.

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India begin on road to Hockey World Cup with Asian Champions Trophy title defence

After a second successive Olympic bronze medal in Paris this August, a confident Indian men's hockey team will set its preparations for the 2026 World Cup in motion with the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Moqi, China, as the defending champions.

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