Tag Archives: Arjuna Award

Silent hero of Indian wrestling: Virender Singh Becomes first from his community of deaf and mute athletes to achieve this feat!

Virender Singh has not been gifted with a voice, but his exploits on the wrestling mat have created sounds which can be heard across the seven seas.

Sprinter Hima Das is one of the youngest nominees for Khel Ratna this year.

What is commendable about Hima Das’s achievement is that she has achieved what no Indian woman has achieved before.

#DeeptiSharma Speaks on being Nominated For #ArjunaAward: Thanked mentors and coaches for constant support and will keep on performing well in the future.

Deepti holds the record for the highest individual Women’s ODI score by an Indian player and is also the only Indian spinner to take 6 WODI wickets.