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National Sports Awards 2023 Winners List | National Sports Awards 2023 Winners
National Sports Awards is a collective name that is given to the 6 Sports Awards of the Republic of India which is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2023.The awardees of the National Sports Awards 2023Â will receive their awards from the President of India “Droupadi Murmu” at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2024.
 As stated in a press release by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the selection of the awardees follows thorough evaluation and recommendations by the Committee, with the final list being compiled by the Government. The National Sports Awards are an annual event, celebrating and acknowledging outstanding contributions and performances in the field of sports.
The 6 Sports Awards of the Republic of India are :
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
- Arjuna Award
- Dronacharya Award
- Major Dhyan Chand Award
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy
- Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
National Sports Awards 2023 Winners List : Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023
| Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|
| Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj | Badminton |
| Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty | Badminton |
National Sports Awards 2023 Winners List : Arjuna Awards 2023
Arjuna award is conferred for great performance over a time period of the last four years and for demonstrating qualities of sportsmanship, a sense of discipline, and leadership.
| Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|
| Ms. Aditi Gopichand Swami | Archery |
| Shri Ojas Pravin Deotale | Archery |
| Ms. Parul Chaudhary | Athletics |
| Shri Sreeshankar M | Athletics |
| Shri Mohameed Hussamuddin | Boxing |
| Shri Mohammed Shami | Cricket |
| Ms. R Vaishali | Chess |
| Ms. Divyakriti Singh | Equestrian Dressage |
| Shri Anush Agarwalla | Equestrian |
| Ms. Diksha Dagar | Golf |
| Ms. Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu | Hockey |
| Shri Krishan Bahadur Pathak | Hockey |
| Ms. Ritu Negi | Kabaddi |
| Shri Pawan Kumar | Kabaddi |
| Ms. Nasreen | Kho-Kho |
| Ms. Pinki | Lawn Bowls |
| Ms. Esha Singh | Shooting |
| Shri Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar | Shooting |
| Shri Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu | Squash |
| Ms. Ayhika Mukherjee | Table Tennis |
| Ms. Antim | Wrestling |
| Shri Sunil Kumar | Wrestling |
| Ms. Naorem Roshibina Devi | Wushu |
| Ms. Sheetal Devi | Para Archery |
| Shri Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy | Blind Cricket |
| Ms. Prachi Yadav | Para Canoeing |
National Sports Awards 2023 Winners List : Dronacharya Award 2023
Dronacharya award distinguishing between those recognized in the regular category and those honored in the lifetime category, across various sports disciplines.
For Regular Category:
| Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|
| Shri Lalit Kumar | Wrestling |
| Shri R. B. Ramesh | Chess |
| Shri Maheveer Prasad Saini | Para Athletics |
| Shri Shivendra Singh | Hockey |
| Shri Ganesh Prabhakar Devrukhkar | Mallakhamb |
For Lifetime Category:
| Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|
| Shri Jashkirat Singh Grewal | Golf |
| Shri Bhaskaran E | Kabaddi |
| Shri Jayanta Kumar Pushilal | Table Tennis |
National Sports Awards 2023 Winners List : Dhyan Chand Award 2023
Dhyan Chand award, recognizing their significant contributions to sports both during their active career and post-retirement.
| Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|
| Ms. Manjusha Kanwar | Badminton |
| Shri Vineet Kumar Sharma | Hockey |
| Ms. Kavitha Selvaraj | Kabaddi |
National Sports Awards 2023 Winners List : Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023
The overall top performing university in inter-university tournaments is given the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy.
| University | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar | Overall Winning University |
| Lovely Professional University, Punjab | 1st Runner-Up University |
| Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra | 2nd Runner-Up University |
FAQ : National Sports Award 2023
What is National Sports Award ?
The National Sports Awards are a set of prestigious honors conferred by the Government of India to recognize and reward excellence in sports. These awards aim to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, and sports personalities who have made significant contributions to Indian sports at national and international levels.
What are the various categories of National Sports Award ?
The National Sports Awards include various categories such as:
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award: This is the highest sporting honor in India, awarded for outstanding performance in sports over a period of four years. It is named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
- Arjuna Award: This award recognizes outstanding achievements in sports and games and is given to sportspersons for consistently outstanding performance for four years.
- Dronacharya Award: This award is presented to outstanding coaches in sports and games for their efforts in producing exceptional athletes.
- Dhyan Chand Award: This honor is given to athletes for their lifetime contribution to sports development.
- Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar: It is awarded to entities working in the field of sports for the development of sports in India.
When will the National Sports Awards 2023 be presented?
The National Sports Awards 2023 will be presented on January 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President of India.
Who is the head of the selection committee for the National Sports Awards 2023?
The selection committee for the National Sports Awards 2023 is headed by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
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