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National Sports Awards 2024 Winners List India
Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, presented the National Sports Awards 2024 Winners List at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday, honoring the country’s standout athletes. These awards are given annually by India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognize exceptional achievers. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, named after the legendary Indian hockey player, is India’s highest sporting honor, followed by the Arjuna Award. This year, the recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards included Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, chess world champion Gukesh D, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 : National Sports Awards 2024
| Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 Winners List | ||
| S. No. | Sportsperson | Discipline |
| 1. | Shri Gukesh D | Chess |
| 2. | Shri Harmanpreet Singh | Hockey |
| 3. | Shri Praveen Kumar | Para-Athletics |
| 4. | Ms. Manu Bhaker | Shooting |
Dronacharya Award 2024 : National Sports Awards 2024
| Dronacharya Award 2024 Winners List | |
| Name of the Coach | Discipline |
| Regular Category | |
| Shri Subhash Rana | Para-Shooting |
| Ms. Deepali Deshpande | Shooting |
| Shri Sandeep Sangwan | Hockey |
| Lifetime Category | |
| Shri S Muralidharan | Badminton |
| Shri Armando Agnelo Colaco | Football |
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 2024 : National Sports Awards 2024
| Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 2024 Winner | ||
| 1 | Chandigarh University | Overall winner University |
| 2 | Lovely Professional University, (PB) | 1st runner up University |
| 3 | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar | 2nd runner up University |
Arjuna Award 2024 Winner List : National Sports Awards 2024
| Â Sportsperson | Discipline |
| Ms. Jyothi Yarraji | Athletics |
| Ms. Annu Rani | Athletics |
| Ms. Nitu | Boxing |
| Ms. Saweety | Boxing |
| Ms. Vantika Agrawal | Chess |
| Ms. Salima Tete | Hockey |
| Shri Abhishek | Hockey |
| Shri Sanjay | Hockey |
| Shri Jarmanpreet Singh | Hockey |
| Shri Sukhjeet Singh | Hockey |
| Shri Rakesh Kumar | Para-Archery |
| Ms. Preeti Pal | Para-Athletics |
| Ms. Jeevanji Deepthi | Para-Athletics |
| Shri Ajeet Singh | Para-Athletics |
| Shri Sachin Sarjerao Khilari | Para-Athletics |
| Shri Dharambir | Para-Athletics |
| Shri Pranav Soorma | Para-Athletics |
| Shri H Hokato Sema | Para-Athletics |
| Ms. Simran | Para-Athletics |
| Shri Navdeep | Para-Athletics |
| Shri Nitesh Kumar | Para-Badminton |
| Ms. Thulasimathi Murugesan | Para-Badminton |
| Ms. Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan | Para-Badminton |
| Ms. Manisha Ramadass | Para-Badminton |
| Shri Kapil Parmar | Para-Judo |
| Ms. Mona Agarwal | Para-Shooting |
| Ms. Rubina Francis | Para-Shooting |
| Shri Swapnil Suresh Kusale | Shooting |
| Shri Sarabjot Singh | Shooting |
| Shri Abhay Singh | Squash |
| Shri Sajan Prakash | Swimming |
| Shri Aman | Wrestling |
Arjuna Award (Lifetime) 2024 Winner : National Sports Awards 2024
| Sportsperson | Discipline |
| Shri Sucha Singh | Athletics |
| Shri Murlikant Rajaram Petkar | Para-Swimming |
About National Sports Awards :
Here is a brief overview of the categories:
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award:Â This is the highest sporting honor in India, awarded for exceptional performance over the last four years.
- Arjuna Awards: These awards recognize consistent outstanding performance in sports over the past four years.
- Arjuna Awards (Lifetime):Â These awards are presented to athletes who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained achievements throughout their careers.
- Dronacharya Awards: These awards honor coaches for their exceptional contribution to sports, recognizing their efforts in nurturing and developing talent.
- Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar:Â This award recognizes entities that have made significant contributions to the promotion of sports in India.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy:Â This trophy is awarded to the top-performing university in the Khelo India University Games.
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FAQs :Â
Who gives the National Sports Awards in India?
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announces the award winners, while they are conferred by the President of India.
Who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024?
The award was given to Shri Gukesh D, Shri Harmanpreet Singh, Shri Praveen Kumar, and Ms. Manu Bhaker.
Who won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy in 2024?
Chandigarh University won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy in 2024.