other-sportsUpdated: Aug 22, 2020 12:34 ISTLast year around this time, international rower Dattu Bhokanal was in choppy waters, facing an uncertain future. On Friday, life has come full circle for the rower from Chandwad in Nashik district of Maharashtra as he was shortlisted for the Arjuna Award by the sports ministry, putting a seal of approval on his achievements. The Arjuna Award has come like an icing on the cake for Bhokanal. “There was a conspiracy against me and by recommending my name for the Arjuna Award, my federation has absolved me of any wrongdoing. His hopes have soared following the Arjuna Award and the rower says he wants to give his best shot in the next international competition.

Source: Hindustan Times August 22, 2020 06:45 UTC