Raghbir Singh Bhola, former India hockey player, passes away

Raghbir Singh Bhola (92), the former India hockey player, has passed away in New Delhi on January 21, 2019. He represented India in the 1956 Melbourne and 1960 Rome Olympics, winning a gold and silver medals respectively for the country. His dedication and passion for field hockey continued in various aspects throughout his life and ..

Topics: Jagbir Singh • Olympic medalists • Raghbir Singh Bhola • Rajpal Singh • Sport in India • Summer Olympic Games

Arjuna Awards – 2011

Normally not more than 15 Arjuna awards are given in a calendar year. But the scheme of Arjuna Awards also provides that keeping in view the performance of Indian sportspersons in the Commonwealth, Asian Games and Olympic Games during a particular year, the awards exceeding 15 in number may be allowed with proper justification and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Arjuna Award • Asian Games • Commonwealth Games • In Indian sports • Jwala Gutta • Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports • Prasanta • Prasanta Karmakar • Preeja Sreedharan • Pro Kabaddi League • Rajpal Singh • Sport in India