Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has announced the prestigious National Sports Awards for 2024, recognizing outstanding sportspersons, coaches, universities, and entities for their exemplary contributions to sports. The awardees will receive their honors from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17, 2025. These awards aim to motivate and acknowledge the dedication, performance, and progress made by individuals and institutions in the realm of sports.
National Sports Awards 2024
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- Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has announced the prestigious National Sports Awards for 2024, recognizing outstanding sportspersons, coaches, universities, and entities for their exemplary contributions to sports. The awardees will receive their honors from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17, 2025. These awards aim to motivate and acknowledge the dedication, performance, and progress made by individuals and institutions in the realm of sports.
About The National Sports Awards
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is the highest honor, given for exceptional performance in the field of sports.
- Arjuna Award recognizes outstanding performance in sports, leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline.
- Arjuna Award (Lifetime) is for sportspersons who continue to contribute to sports after retirement.
- Dronacharya Award honors coaches who have consistently helped athletes excel at international levels.
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is awarded to the university with the best performance in the Khelo India University Games.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024
Arjuna Awards (Lifetime) Outstanding Performance
Dronacharya Award For Outstanding Coaches Regular
Dronacharya Award For Outstanding Coaches Lifetime
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024
Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance
