Men hockey

Hockey Olympians moved by PM’s appreciation letters

Hockey Olympians moved by PM’s appreciation letters

Indian Hockey players Rupinder Pal Singh and Birendra Lakra were astonished when Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended appreciation for their contribution to the sport. Both have promised to give back to the game seeing PM’s fondness for sports. “Overwhelmed to receive this letter from our Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji. His constant support to athletes has…

Khel Ratna renamed to Dhyan Chand award

Khel Ratna renamed to Dhyan Chand award

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the highest sporting honour in India, will now be known as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. The decision is taken in “respecting the sentiments of citizens across the country”, he confirmed. PM Modi took to Twitter to made the announcement. “I…