Arjuna Award

Major Dhyan Chand: The Indian hockey wizard

Major Dhyan Chand: The Indian hockey wizard

August 29, 2019

Major Dhyan Chand is synonymous to hockey in India. Famed for his excellent skills in the sport, Chand was a hockey stalwart who brought home three Olympic gold medals. While global names like Adolf Hitler also acknowledged his excellence, the legend died in grave financial troub...

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Devendra Jhajharia: The leading light for India at Paralympics 2016

Devendra Jhajharia: The leading light for India at Paralympics 2016

September 14, 2016

Indian Paralympics star Devendra Jhajharia won a gold medal in Javelin throw for a second time, and broke the world record in the process. The winner of Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, had a rather tough start in life.

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