Recipients 

Discipline 

Shri Gukesh D 

Chess 

Shri Harmanpreet Singh 

Hockey 

Shri Praveen Kumar 

Para-Athletics 

Ms. Manu Bhaker 

Shooting 

Recipients 

Discipline 

Shri Sucha Singh 

Athletics 

Shri Murlikant Rajaram Petkar 

Para-Swimming 

National Sports Awards 

• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor, awarded to individuals for their exceptional achievements and excellence in sports. 
• Arjuna Award acknowledges athletes who demonstrate outstanding performance, leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship. 
• Arjuna Award (Lifetime) is presented to retired athletes who continue to make valuable contributions to sports development. 
• Dronacharya Award is given to coaches who consistently mentor athletes, enabling them to achieve international success. 
• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy recognizes universities with the best overall performance in the Khelo India University Games.