Ronjan Sodhi

Oinam Bembem Devi's long wait for Arjuna Award nomination highlights all that is wrong with process

Oinam Bembem Devi's late nomination highlights the fact that the foundation of the Arjuna and Dronacharya Award itself is flawed to start off with.

Jitu Rai, Apurvi Chandela among athletes recommended for Khel Ratna Award

Asian Games gold medallist Jitu Rai has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for his exploits in pistol shooting in the last two years although he couldn't win a medal in the Rio Olympics.

India open with five medals in Asian Shooting Championship

The Indian shooting squad began its campaign at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship on an impressive note as they bagged five medals but the seniors, including Ronjan Sodhi, could not finish on the podium on day one of competition here today.

High hopes from Jitu Rai, Bindra as India's shooters look to better 2010 medal haul

They were mostly off the mark in the recent World Championships but Indian shooters will nonetheless be expected to deliver a bagful of medals when the event kickstarts in the Asian Games.

CWG 2014 Shooting: Bindra to spearhead, Sodhi left out

Owing to his run of poor form, Asian Games gold medallist Ronjan Sodhi has failed to break into the 30-member Indian squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, which will see top shooters such as Abhinav Bindra and Vijay Kumar gunning for podium finishes.

Bindra, Bhupathi co-sponsor petition for a corruption-free IOA

Bindra has been joined by tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, wrestlers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt, Ronjan Sodhi, the 2013 Khel Ratna recipient, and a host of others in protest against the Indian Olympic Association’s stand on corrupt officials.

No award for Poonia as Sports Ministry confirms Ronjan Sodhi for Khel Ratna

The decision puts to rest all speculation that the minister had asked the awards committee to reconsider its recommendation in favour of shooter Ronjan Sodhi.

Krishna Poonia denies 'politicising' Khel Ratna award

The athlete's reaction came after ace shooter and Khel Ratna selection panel member Anjali Bhagwat revealed that Poonia had called her to lobby for the top honour.

Poonia's Khel Ratna hopes in balance as file waits with Sports Minister

Poonia, a 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, was upset that the committee ignored her for the Khel Ratna despite having support from some members.

Sports Ministry to decide on Poonia's inclusion for Khel Ratna tomorrow

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh today had one round of meeting with his secretary PK Deb and Sports Authority of India Director General Jiji Thomson and decided to meet again tomorrow for a final decision.