National Sports Awards 2024 Winners List Announced
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the prestigious National Sports Awards for 2024, which acknowledge outstanding athletes, coaches, universities, and organizations for their remarkable contributions to the realm of sports. The awardees will be celebrated by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17, 2025. The main aim of these awards is to motivate and honor the dedication, accomplishments, and progress of both individuals and institutions in the sports sector.
National Sports Awards 2024 Winners List
1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024
This award is presented in acknowledgment of outstanding athletic achievements exhibited during the past four years.
| Sl. No | Name of Winner | Discipline |
| 1 | Shri Gukesh D | (Chess) |
| 2 | Shri Harmanpreet Singh | (Hockey) |
| 3 | Shri Praveen Kumar | (Para-Athletics) |
| 4 | Ms. Manu Bhaker | (Shooting) |
2. Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports 2024
This award is conferred in recognition of outstanding achievement in athletics, as well as the demonstration of leadership qualities, sportsmanship, and self-discipline.
| Sl. No | Name of Winner | Discipline |
| 1 | Ms. Jyothi Yarraji | (Athletics) |
| 2 | Ms. Annu Rani | (Athletic) |
| 3 | Ms. Nitu | (Boxing) |
| 4 | Ms. Saweety | (Boxing) |
| 5 | Ms. Vantika Agrawal | (Chess) |
| 6 | Ms. Salima Tete | (Hockey) |
| 7 | Shri Abhishek | (Hockey) |
| 8 | Shri Sanjay | (Hockey) |
| 9 | Shri Jarmanpreet Singh | (Hockey) |
| 10 | Shri Sukhjeet Singh | (Hockey) |
| 11 | Shri Rakesh Kumar | (Para-Archery) |
| 12 | Ms. Preeti Pal | (Para-Athletics) |
| 13 | Ms. Jeevanji Deepthi | (Para-Athletics) |
| 14 | Shri Ajeet Singh | (Para-Athletics) |
| 15 | Shri Sachin Sarjerao Khilari | (Para-Athletics) |
| 16 | Shri Dharambir | (Para-Athletics) |
| 17 | Shri Pranav Soorma | (Para-Athletics) |
| 18 | Shri H Hokato Sema | (Para-Athletics) |
| 19 | Ms. Simran | (Para-Athletics) |
| 20 | Shri Navdeep | (Para-Athletics) |
| 21 | Shri Nitesh Kumar | (Para-Badminton) |
| 22 | Ms. Thulasimathi Murugesan | (Para-Badminton) |
| 23 | Ms. Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan | (Para-Badminton) |
| 24 | Shri Sajan Prakash | (Swimming) |
| 25 | Shri Aman | (Wrestling) |
| 26 | Ms. Manisha Ramadass | (Para-Badminton) |
| 27 | Shri Kapil Parmar | (Para-Judo) |
| 28 | Ms. Mona Agarwal | (Para-Shooting) |
| 29 | Ms. Rubina Francis | (Para-Shooting) |
| 30 | Shri Swapnil Suresh Kusale | (Shooting) |
| 31 | Shri Sarabjot Singh | (Shooting) |
| 32 | Shri Abhay Singh | (Squash) |
3. Arjuna Awards (Lifetime) for Outstanding Performance in Sports 2024
This award is designated for retired athletes who persist in their efforts to advance the field of sports.
| Sl. No | Name of Winner | Discipline |
| 1 | Shri Sucha Singh | (Athletics) |
| 2 | Shri Murlikant Rajaram Petkar | (Para-Swimming) |
4. Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2024
This award is presented in recognition of sustained excellence in coaching and facilitating athletes’ success in international competitions.
Regular Category
| Sl.No | Name of Winner | Discipline |
| 1 | Shri Subhash Rana | (Para-Shooting) |
| 2 | Ms. Deepali Deshpande | (Shooting) |
| 3 | Shri Sandeep Sangwan | (Hockey) |
Lifetime Category
| Sl.No | Name of Winner | Discipline |
| 1 | Shri S Muralidharan | (Badminton) |
| 2 | Shri Armando Agnelo Colaco | (Football) |
5. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar
This award is conferred upon organizations that have played a pivotal role in advancing the development of sports within the nation.
| Sl.No | Name of the Entity |
| 1 | Physical Education Foundation of India |
6. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024
This award is conferred upon the university that demonstrates exceptional performance in the Khelo India University Games.
| Sl.No | Position | Name of University |
| 1 | Overall Winner University | Chandigarh University |
| 2 | 1st Runner Up University | Lovely Professional University, (PB) |
| 3 | 2nd Runner Up University | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar |