National Sports Day 2024: Full list of Khel Ratna, Arjuna award winners

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the recipients of the National Sports Awards 2024. Shooter Manu Bhaker, chess prodigy D Gukesh, hockey star Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar will be honored with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

The awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to Indian sports, will be presented by the President of India on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in a ceremony starting at 11 a.m.

This year’s honourees represent India’s growing prowess across diverse sports. Bhaker’s shooting accolades, Gukesh’s remarkable chess feats, Harmanpreet’s leadership in hockey, and Praveen Kumar’s inspirational journey stand out as highlights of their achievements. Other awards, including the Arjuna and Dronacharya Awards, will also be presented during the ceremony, showcasing the nation’s commitment to honouring sporting excellence.

National Sports Day 2024: Full list of award winners

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024

Awarded for outstanding performance in sports.

1. Shri Gukesh D - Chess

2. Shri Harmanpreet Singh - Hockey

3. Shri Praveen Kumar - Para-Athletics

4. Ms. Manu Bhaker - Shooting

Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2024

Awarded for exemplary contributions in sports.

Athletics

Ms. Jyothi Yarraji

Ms. Annu Rani

Boxing

Ms. Nitu

Ms. Saweety

Chess

Ms. Vantika Agrawal

Hockey

Ms. Salima Tete

Shri Abhishek

Shri Sanjay

Shri Jarmanpreet Singh

Shri Sukhjeet Singh

Para-Archery

Shri Rakesh



Kumar

Para-Athletics

Ms. Preeti Pal

Ms. Jeevanji Deepthi

Shri Ajeet Singh

Shri Sachin Sarjerao Khilari

Shri Dharambir

Shri Pranav Soorma

Shri H Hokato Sema

Ms. Simran

Shri Navdeep

Para-Badminton

Shri Nitesh Kumar

Ms. Thulasimathi Murugesan

Ms. Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan

Ms. Manisha Ramadass

Para-Judo

Shri Kapil Parmar

Para-Shooting

Ms. Mona Agarwal

Ms. Rubina Francis

Shooting

Shri Swapnil Suresh Kusale

Shri Sarabjot Singh

Squash

Shri Abhay Singh

Swimming

Shri Sajan Prakash

Wrestling

Shri Aman

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

1. Shri Sucha Singh - Athletics

2. Shri Murlikant Rajaram Petkar - Para-Swimming

Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2024

Regular Category

1. Shri Subhash Rana - Para-Shooting

2. Ms. Deepali Deshpande - Shooting

3. Shri Sandeep Sangwan - Hockey

Lifetime Category

1. Shri S Muralidharan - Badminton

2. Shri Armando Agnelo Colaco - Football

Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2024

. Physical Education Foundation of India

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024

Awarded to universities excelling in sports.

1. Chandigarh University - Overall Winner

2. Lovely Professional University (Punjab) - 1st Runner-Up

3. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar - 2nd Runner-Up