Celebrating Excellence: The National Sports Awards 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has brought forward a moment of pride and celebration for India’s sports community. The National Sports Awards 2024 have been announced, recognizing the extraordinary talent, determination, and achievements of Indian sportspersons and their mentors. These awards not only celebrate past victories but also inspire a future of excellence and dedication.

A. Honoring the Champions: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024

At the pinnacle of sports accolades stands the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, bestowed upon individuals for their outstanding performances over the last four years. This year, the spotlight shines on:

Gukesh D for his meteoric rise in Chess.Harmanpreet Singh, who led Indian Hockey to new heights.
Praveen Kumar, a star in Para-Athletics.Manu Bhaker, a force to reckon with in Shooting.

Their commitment and resilience remind us of the power of dedication and the heights it can achieve.

B. The Arjuna Awards: Celebrating Skill and Spirit

The Arjuna Awards recognize consistent excellence across various sports disciplines. This year’s list features remarkable names, from Jyothi Yarraji and Annu Rani in Athletics to Abhay Singh in Squash. The inclusion of rising stars like Salima Tete in Hockey and Manisha Ramadass in Para-Badminton signals a promising future for Indian sports.

S. No.Name of the SportspersonDiscipline
1Ms. Jyothi YarrajiAthletics
2Ms. Annu RaniAthletics
3Ms. NituBoxing
4Ms. SaweetyBoxing
5Ms. Vantika AgrawalChess
6Ms. Salima TeteHockey
7Shri AbhishekHockey
8Shri SanjayHockey
9Shri Jarmanpreet SinghHockey
10Shri Sukhjeet SinghHockey
11Shri Rakesh KumarPara-Archery
12Ms. Preeti PalPara-Athletics
13Ms. Jeevanji DeepthiPara-Athletics
14Shri Ajeet SinghPara-Athletics
15Shri Sachin Sarjerao KhilariPara-Athletics
16Shri DharambirPara-Athletics
17Shri Pranav SoormaPara-Athletics
18Shri H Hokato SemaPara-Athletics
19Ms. SimranPara-Athletics
20Shri NavdeepPara-Athletics
21Shri Nitesh KumarPara-Badminton
22Ms. Thulasimathi MurugesanPara-Badminton
23Ms. Nithya Sre Sumathy SivanPara-Badminton
24Ms. Manisha RamadassPara-Badminton
25Shri Kapil ParmarPara-Judo
26Ms. Mona AgarwalPara-Shooting
27Ms. Rubina FrancisPara-Shooting
28Shri Swapnil Suresh KusaleShooting
29Shri Sarabjot SinghShooting
30Shri Abhay SinghSquash
31Shri Sajan PrakashSwimming
32Shri AmanWrestling

C. Lifetime Contributions: Arjuna Awards (Lifetime) and Dronacharya Awards

Sportspersons such as Sucha Singh (Athletics) and Murlikant Petkar (Para-Swimming) were honored with the Lifetime Arjuna Awards for their enduring contributions to Indian sports. Coaches like S Muralidharan in Badminton and Armando Colaco in Football received the Dronacharya Award for their unrelenting mentorship, shaping champions of tomorrow.

Dronacharya Awards-2024

S. No.Name of the CoachDisciplineCategory
1Shri Subhash RanaPara-ShootingRegular
2Ms. Deepali DeshpandeShootingRegular
3Shri Sandeep SangwanHockeyRegular
4Shri S MuralidharanBadmintonLifetime
5Shri Armando Agnelo ColacoFootballLifetime

D. Institutions that Inspire

Not just individuals, but institutions like the Physical Education Foundation of India, recognized through the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, and Chandigarh University, the overall winner of the prestigious MAKA Trophy, are pivotal in nurturing talent.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024:

S. No.Name of UniversityRank
1Chandigarh UniversityOverall Winner
2Lovely Professional University (PB)1st Runner-Up
3Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar2nd Runner-Up

E. The Spirit of the Awards

Each award symbolizes the undying spirit of sportsmanship, discipline, and perseverance. These accolades inspire not only the recipients but also the next generation of athletes dreaming of representing India on the world stage.

The National Sports Awards 2024 will be presented by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at the iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan. It’s a moment to celebrate, applaud, and cheer for our champions who embody the soul of India’s sporting spirit.

Let us honor these trailblazers and reflect on how their stories inspire us to strive for greatness in our own journeys.

Source:: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2089557

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