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Sodhi, Sindhu named for top sports awards

August 14, 2013

Sodhi_SindhuNew Delhi, Aug 14: Trap-shooter and former World No 1 Ronjan Sodhi was recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Tuesday.

Sodhi, a two-time World Champion on the trot, became the seventh shooter and third consecutive one to be awarded the Khel Ratna. Before him, Abhinav Bindra (2001-02), Anjali Bhagwat (2002-03), Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (2004-05), Manavjit Singh Sandhu (2006-07), Gagan Narang (2010-11) and Vijay Kumar (2011-12) have received the award.

Sodhi, in his third attempt for the award, edged out Jeev Milkha Singh (golf), Somdev Devvarman (tennis), Sardar Singh (hockey), Sandeep Singh (hockey), Krishna Poonia (athletics), power-lifter Bhupinder Singh and para-athlete high-jumper H N Girisha.

“It has been a long-awaited one. I feel after my performance, especially in 2010 — when I won medals in World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games — I should have got it. I carried forward my good form in 2011 and was the World No 1. But then as long as it is in your kitty, it does not matter. At least now when I retire, I can look back with peace," Sodhi said. “Shooting has done consistently well in the last 8-10 years. The government has played a big role by pumping in a lot of money. The award has greatly motivated me to do better and work hard for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games next year,” he added.

Among the 15 Arjuna awardees was the name of 18-year-old P V Sindhu. The ever-smiling lanky Hyderabadi shuttler made history at the World Championship at Guangzhou when she became the first Indian woman in singles to win a medal. “I am very happy that my name has been recommended for the Arjuna Award. I feel honoured. I just won a bronze medal in World Championship, and now to know about an Arjuna Award, it is a very nice feeling,” she said.

India vice-captain Virat Kohli, who has had a stellar run with the bat and also leading the side, is the only cricketer to be given the award, while rapidly improving golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar’s name is also among those recommended for the Arjuna. Kavita Chahal, with seven national titles and two medals in the World Championships, is among the most successful women boxers in the country and is the only pugilist to get the award.The names will be sent to the sports minister for final clearance.

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August 5,2020

New Delhi, Aug 5: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Bollywood celebrities have taken it to their social media platforms to express their excitement and shared their thoughts.

Taking to Twitter handle, senior Bollywood actor Anupam Kher extended his best wishes to his legion of followers for the Ram Janmabhoomi Pujan.

While 'Masti' actor Riteish Deshmukh, on the micro-blogging site tweeted multiple hashtag 'Jai Shree Ram' to mark the historic day.

'Queen' actor, Kangana Ranaut's official Twitter handle team wrote: "What could not happen in 500 years happened this year.... this is not picture of the day but the moment of many centuries #JaiShreeRam #RamMandirAyodhya"

Actor Kirron Kher, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, filmmaker Ashok Pandit and others also marked the day and expressed their excitement.

Earlier, evergreen star Hema Malini, through an audio recording congratulated the devotees of Lord Ram on the occasion.

The Mathura MP expressed her excitement on the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the much-awaited Ram Temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the special Bhoomi Poojan at Ayodhya ahead of the foundation stone laying ceremony.

He also released a commemorative postage stamp on 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had offered prayers at the Hanuman Garhi Temple in Ayodhya.

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April 27,2020

Lahore, Apr 27: Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been banned from all forms of cricket for three years for failing to report spot-fixing offers, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced Monday.

Umar, who turns 30 next month, pleaded guilty to not reporting the fixing offers which led to his provisional suspension on February 20 this year.

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January 11,2020

Dubai, Jan 11: India opener KL Rahul has retained the sixth position while skipper Virat Kohli and left-hander Shikhar Dhawan have advanced one place each in the latest ICC Men's T20I player rankings after the conclusion of the series against Sri Lanka.

India won the T20I series 2-0 with one match getting washed out. Rahul, the highest-ranked Indian batsman, has gained 26 points and is now at the sixth spot with 760 rating points.

Rahul is just six points behind Australia's Glenn Maxwell after scores of 45 and 54 in his two innings against Sri Lanka.

Kohli, top-ranked in Tests and ODIs, is in the ninth position while Dhawan is on 15th. Manish Pandey has advanced four places and is ranked at the 70th.

India's fast bowlers have made notable gains in the first T20I update of the year and would be encouraged as they prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia.

Player of the series Navdeep Saini has rocketed from 146 places to 98th while Shardul Thakur has re-entered in 92nd position after both finished with five wickets in the series. Jaspreet Bumrah has gained eight places to reach the 39th position.

For Sri Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva has gained 72 places to reach 115th among batsmen after aggregating 74 runs while spinner Lakshan Sandakan has moved up 10 places to reach 29th position after grabbing three wickets in the series.

In the ICC Men's team rankings, India have gained two points but remain at fifth position with 260 points, while Sri Lanka have lost two points and now have 236 points and are at the eighth spot.

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