National Sports Awards 2024 was announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports to recognize the outstanding achievements of Indian sportspersons, coaches, and institutions. The awards will be presented by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at a special ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In this article, we will delve into the details of the National Sports Awards 2024, including the winners, categories, and the significance of these prestigious awards.

National Sports Awards 2024

The National Sports Awards are a set of prestigious awards given by the Government of India to recognize and reward excellence in sports. It includes six core awards: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy.

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest honor in Indian sports, given to sportspersons who have demonstrated exceptional performance over the past four years. This year, four sportspersons have been selected for this award. Major dhyan chand khel ratna award 2024 winners list is:

• Gukesh D (Chess)
• Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey)
• Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics)
• Manu Bhaker (Shooting)

These sportspersons have shown remarkable skill, dedication, and perseverance in their respective sports, inspiring millions of Indians with their achievements.

Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2024

The Arjuna Awards are given to sportspersons who have demonstrated good performance over the past four years and have shown qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline. This year, 25 sportspersons have been selected for this award. The National Sports Awards 2024 winner list is:

• Jyothi Yarraji (Athletics)
• Annu Rani (Athletics)
• Nitu (Boxing)
• Saweety (Boxing)
• Vantika Agrawal (Chess)
• Salima Tete (Hockey)
• Abhishek (Hockey)
• Sanjay (Hockey)
• Jarmanpreet Singh (Hockey)
• Sukhjeet Singh (Hockey)

These sportspersons have worked tirelessly to achieve excellence in their respective sports, and their dedication has paid off with this prestigious award.

Arjuna Awards (Lifetime) for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2024

The Arjuna Awards (Lifetime) are given to sportspersons who have contributed significantly to sports through their performance and continue to promote sports even after their retirement. This year, two sportspersons have been selected for this award:

• Sucha Singh (Athletics)
• Murlikant Rajaram Petkar (Para-Swimming)

These sportspersons have inspired generations of athletes with their achievements and continue to contribute to the development of sports in India.

Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2024

The Dronacharya Award 2024 is given to coaches who have done outstanding and meritorious work consistently, enabling sportspersons to excel in international events. This year, five coaches have been selected for this award:

• Subhash Rana (Para-Shooting)
• Deepali Deshpande (Shooting)
• Sandeep Sangwan (Hockey)
• S Muralidharan (Badminton)
• Armando Agnelo Colaco (Football)

These coaches have played a crucial role in shaping the careers of Indian sportspersons, and their dedication and expertise have been recognized with this prestigious award.

Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar

The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2024 is given to entities that have contributed significantly to the development of sports in India. This year, the Physical Education Foundation of India has been selected for this award.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024

The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024 is given to the overall top-performing university in the Khelo India University Games. This year, Chandigarh University has been selected as the overall winner, followed by Lovely Professional University and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

Significance of National Sports Awards

The National Sports Awards are a testament to the government’s commitment to promoting sports in India. These awards recognize the achievements of sportspersons, coaches, and institutions, inspiring others to strive for excellence in their respective sports. The awards also provide a platform for sportspersons to receive recognition and rewards for their hard work and dedication.

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