The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has officially announced the National Sports Awards 2023, recognizing and rewarding excellence in sports. The prestigious awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2024, where awardees will be honored by the President of India.
These awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of athletes, coaches, and entities who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the field of sports. The awards are categorized into several segments, each highlighting a different aspect of sports excellence.
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award:
- This award is bestowed upon a sportsperson who has exhibited a spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports over the previous four years. It is a recognition of consistent brilliance and excellence.
- Arjuna Award:
- The Arjuna Award is presented to individuals who have displayed commendable performance over the past four years. Beyond skill and prowess, recipients exemplify qualities such as leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline.
- Dronacharya Award:
- Coaches play a pivotal role in the success of athletes. The Dronacharya Award honors coaches who have consistently delivered outstanding and meritorious work, enabling sportspersons to excel in international events.
- Dhyan Chand Award:
- This award is a tribute to sportspersons who have not only contributed significantly to sports through their performances but continue to promote sports events even after retirement.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023:
- Awarded to the overall top-performing university in inter-university tournaments, the MAKA Trophy recognizes institutions that foster a culture of sports excellence and achievement.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023
| S. No. | Name of the Sportsperson | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty | Badminton |
| 2. | Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj | Badminton |
Arjuna Awards 2023
| S. No. | Name of the Sportsperson | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shri Ojas Pravin Deotale | Archery |
| 2. | Ms Aditi Gopichand Swami | Archery |
| 3. | Shri Sreeshankar M | Athletics |
| 4. | Ms Parul Chaudhary | Athletics |
| 5. | Ms. Pinki | Boxing |
| 6. | Ms R Vaishali | Chess |
| 7. | Shri Mohammed Shami | Cricket |
| 8. | Shri Anush Agarwalla | Equestrian |
| 9. | Ms Divyakriti Singh | Equestrian Dressage |
| 10. | Ms Diksha Dagar | Golf |
| 11. | Shri Krishan Bahadur Pathak | Hockey |
| 12. | Ms Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu | Hockey |
| 13. | Shri Pawan Kumar | Kabaddi |
| 14. | Ms Ritu Negi | Kabaddi |
| 15. | Ms Nasreen | Kho-Kho |
| 16. | Ms. Esha Singh | Lawn Bowls |
| 17. | Shri Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar | Shooting |
| 18. | Ms. Antim | Shooting |
| 19. | Shri Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu | Squash |
| 20. | Ms Ayhika Mukherjee | Table Tennis |
| 21. | Shri Sunil Kumar | Wrestling |
| 22. | Ms. Naorem Roshibina Devi | Wrestling |
| 23. | Ms Naorem Roshibina Devi | Wushu |
| 24. | Ms Sheetal Devi | Para Archery |
| 25. | Shri Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy | Blind Cricket |
| 26. | Ms Prachi Yadav | Para Canoeing |
Dronacharya Award 2023
Regular Category:
| S. No. | Name of the Coach | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shri Lalit Kumar | Wrestling |
| 2. | Shri R. B. Ramesh | Chess |
| 3. | Shri Mahaveer Prasad Saini | Para Athletics |
| 4. | Shri Shivendra Singh | Hockey |
| 5. | Shri Ganesh Prabhakar Devrukhkar | Mallakhamb |
Lifetime Category:
| S. No. | Name of the Coach | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shri Jaskirat Singh Grewal | Golf |
| 2. | Shri Bhaskaran E | Kabaddi |
| 3. | Shri Jayanta Kumar Pushilal | Table Tennis |
Dhyan Chand Award 2023
| S. No. | Name of the Sportsperson | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ms Manjusha Kanwar | Badminton |
| 2. | Shri Vineet Kumar Sharma | Hockey |
| 3. | Ms Kavitha Selvaraj | Kabaddi |
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023
| Rank | University |
|---|---|
| 1. | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar |
| 2. | Lovely Professional University, Punjab |
| 3. | Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra |
The National Sports Awards, scheduled for January 9, 2024, will honor excellence in sports, recognizing achievements, leadership, and contributions to sports development. The awardees will receive their honors from the President of India in a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards encompass various categories, celebrating the prowess and dedication of individuals and entities in the realm of sports.
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