Commonwealth games

Squash player Joshna Chinappa to receive Padma Shri

Image Source: IANS

Advertisement

Squash Player Joshna Chinappa To Receive Padma Shri

By IANS News January 26, 2024 • 03:08 AM View: 722

British Junior Squash Championship: Professional squash player from Tamil Nadu, Joshna Chinappa was conferred with Padma Shri award on Thursday.

The 37-year-old squash player was ranked world number 10 in professional squash circuit.

She was the first Indian to win the British Junior Squash Championship in 2005 in the Under 19 category.

TAGS Joshna Chinappa Padma Shri Tamil Nadu British Junior Squash Championship Commonwealth Games Deepika Pallikal

Advertisement

Related Cricket News on Commonwealth games

Shiva, Jaismine To Lead 9-member Boxing Squad In First World Qualification For Paris 2024

World Qualification Tournament: Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa and 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine are set to spearhead Indian challenge as the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) named ...

By IANS News

10 months ago

Share
India Open 2024: Chirag-Satwik Cruise Into Final, HS Prannoy Bows Out

Reigning Asian Champions Jiang Zhen: World No.2 men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy recorded a stellar victory in what was a repeat of the Asian Game 2022 ...

By IANS News

10 months ago

Share
India Open: Rajawat, Prannoy Advance; Treesa-Gayatri Pair Bow Out (Ld)

Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium: Priyanshu Rajawat came from a game down to upset Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen while Asian Games bronze winner HS Prannoy packed off Chinese Taipei’s ...

By IANS News

10 months ago

Share
India Open: Rajawat, Prannoy Kicks Off Campaign With Contrasting Wins

Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium: Priyanshu Rajawat came from a game down to upset Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen while Asian Games bronze winner HS Prannoy packed off Chinese Taipei’s ...

By IANS News

10 months ago

Share
India Open 2024: Lakshya, Prannoy Highlight Crucial Role Of Super 750 Status In Race To Paris

BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra: Asian Games bronze medallist HS Prannoy and reigning Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen emphasised the significance of the Super 750 status of the India Open ...

By IANS News

10 months ago

Share
One Game At A Time, Paris Olympics Is A Long Road To Go: HS Prannoy

India Open Super: In the bustling badminton arena, where every swing and every point are stepping stones to Olympic dreams, Prannoy HS, the World No. 8, is gearing up for ...

By IANS News

10 months ago

Share
Anahat 'excited To Get Going' On No.1 Seed Opportunity In PSA Event

JSW Willingdon Little Masters: The 15-year-old Indian squash player Anahat Singh is on the eve of participating in her third Challenger Tour event and she will be charting unfamiliar territory ...

By IANS News

10 months ago

Share
Women's Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: India Get Ready For Key Battles With A Lot On The Line

Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro: With the huge reputation they gained by finishing fourth in the Tokyo Olympics on the line, the Indian women's hockey team goes into battle mode ...

By IANS News

10 months ago

Share
As Indian Shuttlers Take Road To Paris, First Goal Is Qualifying For Top 16

All England Open: The year 2023 unfolded as a diverse experience for fans of Indian badminton. ...

By IANS News

11 months ago

Share
Women’s National Boxing: Saweety, Jaismine Clinch Gold; Railway Crowned Champions

Gautam Buddh Nagar Dr Mahesh: The reigning world champion Saweety Boora (81kg) and 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine (60kg) clinch title in the 7th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships ...

By IANS News

11 months ago

Share
Vinesh Phogat To Return Her Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award Over WFI Elections Row

Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday announced that she will be returning her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government ...

By IANS News

11 months ago

Share
Jaismine, Arundhati Ease Into Quarters At 7th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships

National Boxing Championships: 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Jaismine (60kg) and former youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary (66kg) registered victories on the third day to enter the quarter-finals of the ...

By IANS News

11 months ago

Share
85th Senior National Badminton: Top Seeds Lakshya, Aakarshi Enter Rd 3

Senior National Badminton Championships: Lakshya Sen and Aakarshi Kashyap won their respective men and women’s second round singles' matches at the 85th Senior National Badminton Championships, here on Thursday. ...

By IANS News

11 months ago

Share
'Dabdaba To Rahega', Claims Brij Bhushan After Aide Sanjay Singh Gets Elected As WFI Chief

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: In the aftermath of Sanjay Singh's resounding victory in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, a seismic shift echoed through the wrestling community. ...

By IANS News

11 months ago

Share