Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announces National Sports Awards:
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports released the list of accolades for the National Sports 2023. Gratitude to each individual and institution that provided excellence to the capable talents of India in their respective fields of Sports. The awards ceremony, being held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, witnessed the perseverance and diligence of our sportspersons, coaches, and institutions for the magnificent contributions to sports across the country.
National Sports Award 2023
President Droupadi Murmu has felicitated our recipients with Arjuna Award to versatile sports persons at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Arjuna Award, is considered as the second-highest athletic honour to bestow Indian sportsperson for commendable performance, is honours for elucidating sportsmanship, leadership, consistency, and discipline for the best performance over the years.
Many athletes in India across sundry sports got selected for the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023, including World Cup star Mohammed Shami, Asian Games heroes Ojas Pravin Deotale, Parul Chaudhary, and Shooter Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar. The Ministry of Sports in December had announced the nomination of awardees for the annual sports awards, validating the prestigious Khel Ratna Award for badminton players – Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and with the Arjuna award will facilitate 26 sports persons.
Full list of National Sports Awards:
The list of award winners who are felicitated with National Sports Accolades, for his/her outstanding performance to their respective sports:
| Name of Awardees | Sports |
| Mohammed Shami | Cricket |
| Ritu Negi | Kabaddi |
| Pawan Sehrawat | Kabaddi |
| Vaishali Ramesh Babu | Chess |
| Parul Chaudhary | Athletics |
| Murali Sreeshankar | Athletics |
| Sushila Chanu | Hockey |
| Krishan Bahadur Pathak | Hockey |
| Antim Panghal | Wrestling |
| Sunil Kumar | Wrestling |
| Ojas Pravin Deotale | Archery |
| Aditi Gopichand Swami | Archery |
| Ayhika Mukherjee | Table Tennis |
| Mohammad Hussamuddin | Boxing |
| Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar | Shooting |
| Esha Singh | Shooting |
| Naorem Roshibina Devi | Wushu |
| Diksha Dagar | Golf |
| Harinder Pal Sandhu | Squash |
| Sheetal Devi | Para-Archery |
| Anush Agarwalla | Equestrian |
| Divyakriti Singh | Equestrian Dressage |
| Pinki Singh | Lawn bowls |
| Nasreen Shaikh | Kho-Kho |
| Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy | Blind cricket |
| Prachi Yadav | Para Canoeing |
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023:
Award recipients for Major DHyan Chand Khel Ratna Award are two individuals who enthralled the audience with their unforgettable performance.
- Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (badminton)
Dronacharya Award for Dexterous Coaches in respective Sports 2023:
- Ganesh Prabhakaran (mallakhamb), Lalit Kumar (wrestling), RB Ramesh (chess), Shivendra Singh (hockey), Mahavir Saini (para athletics).
Dhyan Chand Lifetime Award
- Kavita (kabaddi), Vineet Kumar Sharma (hockey), Manjusha Kanwar (badminton).
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023:
- Lovely Professional University, Punjab (1st runners-up),
- Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (2nd runners-up).
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (winner),
Conclusion:
The announcement of the National Sports Awards by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports marks a momentous celebration of athletic excellence and dedication. These awards not only recognize outstanding achievements in the realm of sports but also serve as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes across the nation. The relentless commitment and passion demonstrated by the recipients embody the true spirit of sportsmanship, motivating future generations to pursue their athletic dreams with vigour and determination. As we honour these exceptional individuals for their remarkable contributions to the world of sports, we reaffirm our collective support and encouragement for the continued growth and success of our athletes on both national and international platforms.
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