The Ministry of Youth Affairs has announced the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2024. Notable athletes like Gukesh, Manu Bhaker, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar will receive the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The awards also include other categories like the Arjuna Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy, and Dronacharya Award.
These awards recognize outstanding contributions in sports, including the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The ceremony will be held on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, where the President of India will honor the recipients.
Notable Awards and awardees of 2024
The National Sports Awards 2024 features remarkable athletes who have made India proud:
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Gukesh D (Chess)
Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey)
Manu Bhaker (Shooting)
Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics)
Award Categories of 2024
The awards are divided into the following categories:
1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: The highest honor in Indian sports, awarded for exceptional performance over several years.
2. Arjuna Award: Recognizes outstanding individual or team performances.
3. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar: Honors organizations promoting sports development.
4. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy: Awarded to universities excelling in sports.
5. Dronacharya Award: Celebrates coaches who have significantly contributed to athletes’ development.
Arjuna Award Winners of 2024
This year, 32 athletes will receive the Arjuna Award for their exceptional achievements:
Athletics: Jyothi Yarraji, Annu Rani
Boxing: Nitu, Saweety
Chess: Vantika Agrawal
Hockey: Salima Tete, Abhishek, Sanjay, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh
Para-Athletics: Rakesh Kumar, Preeti Pal, Jeevanji Deepthi, Ajeet Singh, Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, Dharambir, Pranav Soorma, H Hokato Sema, Simran, Navdeep
Para-Badminton: Nitesh Kumar, Thulasimathi Murugesan, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, Manisha Ramadass
Para-Judo: Kapil Parmar
Para-Shooting: Mona Agarwal, Rubina Francis
Shooting: Swapnil Suresh Kusale, Sarabjot Singh
Squash: Abhay Singh
Swimming: Sajan Prakash
Wrestling: Aman
Dronacharya Award Winners of 2024
Coaches recognized for their contributions include:
Shri Subhash Rana (Para-Shooting)
Ms. Deepali Deshpande (Shooting)
Shri Sandeep Sangwan (Boxing)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024
Universities recognized for promoting sports excellence:
1. Chandigarh University – Overall Winner
2. Lovely Professional University (PB) – 1st Runner-Up
3. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar – 2nd Runner-Up
Purpose of the National Sports Awards
These awards aim to honor athletes, coaches, and organizations for their outstanding achievements and inspire upcoming talent. They serve as a testament to the importance of sports in fostering discipline, unity, and national pride.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024
This prestigious award celebrates consistent excellence in sports. This year’s recipients have demonstrated exceptional dedication:
Gukesh D: India’s youngest chess grandmaster, achieving a 2700 Elo rating milestone.
Harmanpreet Singh: Renowned hockey player and captain of the Indian men’s team.
Manu Bhaker: Ace shooter with multiple international accolades.
Praveen Kumar: Outstanding para-athlete who has brought glory to India.
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FAQs about National Sports Awards 2024
1. Who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024?
Gukesh D (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Manu Bhaker (Shooting), and Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics).
2. When will the awards ceremony take place?
The ceremony will be held on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
3. How many athletes will receive the Arjuna Award this year?
A total of 32 athletes are being honored.
4. What is the purpose of the National Sports Awards?
To recognize and reward exceptional contributions in sports, inspiring future generations to excel.
5. Who is Gukesh D?
Gukesh D is a chess prodigy and the youngest Indian to achieve a 2700 Elo rating, making him a global sensation.
