From Neeraj Chopra to Mithali Raj: List of athletes who won Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2021

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, wrestler Ravi Kumar, para shooter Avani Lekhara, Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri and India women`s cricket stalwart Mithali Raj were among the 12 athletes who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Saturday.

Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, Sunil Chhetri, PR Sreejesh among 12 athletes conferred with Khel Ratna Award

India men`s football team coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday mentioned that togetherness, energy, positive attitude and a great mindset have been the biggest takeaways as Indian Football moved forward together towards the final qualification process of the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Sunil Chhetri is a role model and most passionate one in dressing room, says Igor Stimac

After the Indian football team won a record eighth SAFF Championship title on Saturday (October 16), the captain of the team Sunil Chhetri lauded the young players for the team's victory.

'It feels good for all of them': Sunil Chhetri lauds youngsters in Indian team for SAFF Championship triumph

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri equalled Lionel Messi with his 80th international strike against Nepal in the final clash of SAFF Championship on Saturday (October 16).

Sunil Chhetri equals Lionel Messi as India win a record eighth SAFF Championship trophy

Indian talisman Sunil Chhetri says he hopes to continue playing and scoring goals for the country in the "foreseeable future", his battle-hardened body getting a booster dose in the form of a landmark 77th international strike that drew him level with King Pele.

I hope to keep playing and scoring in foreseeable future: Sunil Chhetri reacts after equalling Pele's record

An 82nd-minute strike by Sunil Chhetri handed India a 1-0 win over Nepal in the SAFF Championship 2021 Group Stage, at the National Stadium here. The Indian captain's goal was special as it meant that he also equalled football great Pele in terms of most number of international goals, now being tied on 77.

SAFF Championship: Sunil Chhetri equals Pele's record as India beat Nepal 1-0

India allowed a 10-man Bangladesh to come back and score a shock goal after talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri's 76th international strike to play out a 1-1 draw in their SAFF Championships opener here on Monday.

SAFF Championships: 10-man Bangladesh hold India 1-1 despite Sunil Chhetri's 76th international goal

Former ISL champions Bengaluru FC will lock horns with Indian Navy Football Team for a spot in the quarter-finals of the 130th Durand Cup on Tuesday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK).

Durand Cup: Bengaluru FC take on Indian Navy with quarters in sight

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Sunil Chhetri: Leading active international goalscorers

India's Sunil Chhetri said Wednesday comparisons with Lionel Messi are misplaced after overtaking him in number of goals, and added he remains a huge fan of the Argentine star.

Football: India's Sunil Chhetri says no comparisons with Lionel Messi

Indian football team’s captain Sunil Chhetri on Monday surpassed Argentina’s Lionel Messi to become the second-highest active international goal-scorer as the Indian talisman struck his 74th goal against Bangladesh in the joint preliminary qualifying round for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Football: India's Sunil Chhetri surpasses Lionel Messi in major record, stands one goal away from historic feat

Throughout the long term, fans have been excited to see two of the best footballers ever playing simultaneously. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are competing for their respective league titles and the Champions League crown.

Football: Sunil Chhetri - Captain, leader, legend, and the saviour

Virat Kohli posted a video of an ‘accidental crossbar challenge’ on Twitter showing off his football skills. The video garnered a lot of reaction from the netizens, including, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri.

'Should I send a collective invoice?': Sunil Chhetri's hilarious response to Virat Kohli's viral video

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri does not think that the artificial bubble in world football will end soon and that the shutdown due to the coronavirus will ultimately benefit only the big teams in the longer run. Chhetri who is India's leading goalscorer in international football has also cautioned footballing authorities to avoid rushing into resuming matches and to prioritise health first. He was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Watch: WION Sports Broadband Edition with Sunil Chhetri

With COVID-19 pandemic wiping off the sporting calendar, players have been restricted to train indoors in a bid to remain fit for the resumption of season, whenever it happens.

Exclusive: 'Better to wait for whole crisis to subside' - Sunil Chhetri opens up on resumption of sports, football post COVID-19, and much more

As the sporting events across the globe are set to resume, they will be conducting matches without fans on the stand as a measure to contain coronavirus pandemic.

Playing behind closed doors will expose players' ugly and dirty side: Sunil Chhetri

Sports personalities have been a constant victim of racism. Players have been a target based on caste, colour or religion. During a live video chat with Virat Kohli, Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri fell victim to some racial slurs passed by online users.

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri hit by racist slur during Instagram live chat

Sunil Chhetri may be second most prolific international goalscorer among active players behind only Cristiano Ronaldo but the India captain has more modest aspirations for his country.

'Hungry' Sunil Chhetri wants India in Asia's top 10

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri said that he missed out on access to infrastructure and better sports facilities while growing up. Chhetri, during his recent visit to a football academy here, said, "I wish I had access to infrastructure and facilities like this while growing up.

Wish I had access to better infrastructure, facilities: Sunil Chhetri

India lost to Tajikistan 4-2 in the opening game of the Intercontinental Cup at EKA Arena here on Sunday.India, after taking a 2-0 lead in the first half, failed to maintain momentum as Tajikistan bounced back strongly in the second half of the match.

Intercontinental Cup: India lose to Tajikistan 4-2

Sunil Chhetri-led Indian football team has wished good luck to the Indian cricket team for the World Cup 2019, which is underway in England and Wales. Virat Kohli-led side will open their World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5 at Southampton's Rose Bowl.

Watch: Indian football team wishes Virat Kohli-led side good luck for World Cup

India's all-time top goalscorer Sunil Chhetri praised Igor Stimac, who has been recently appointed as the new head coach for Indian national team, saying the Croatian international has a lot of experience and it will all depend on the players, how they are going to take benefit from it.

Sunil Chhetri hails newly appointed Indian football team's coach Igor Stimac

Indian star footballer Sunil Chhetri has said that the national women's team is better than the men's side. As per the world rankings, the women's side is currently at 62nd out of 152 nations and the men's team is ranked 103rd out of 211 countries.

Sunil Chhetri believes Indian women's football team better than men's

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