National Sports Awards 2024 Winners List Announced

National Sports Awards 2024
National Sports Awards 2024

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. NoName of WinnerDiscipline
1Shri Gukesh D(Chess)
2Shri Harmanpreet Singh(Hockey)
3Shri Praveen Kumar(Para-Athletics)
4Ms. 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. NoName of WinnerDiscipline
1Ms. Jyothi Yarraji(Athletics)
2Ms. Annu Rani(Athletic)
3Ms. Nitu(Boxing)
4Ms. Saweety(Boxing)
5Ms. Vantika Agrawal(Chess)
6Ms. Salima Tete(Hockey)
7Shri Abhishek(Hockey)
8Shri Sanjay(Hockey)
9Shri Jarmanpreet Singh(Hockey)
10Shri Sukhjeet Singh(Hockey)
11Shri Rakesh Kumar(Para-Archery)
12Ms. Preeti Pal(Para-Athletics)
13Ms. Jeevanji Deepthi(Para-Athletics)
14Shri Ajeet Singh(Para-Athletics)
15Shri Sachin Sarjerao Khilari(Para-Athletics)
16Shri Dharambir(Para-Athletics)
17Shri Pranav Soorma(Para-Athletics)
18Shri H Hokato Sema(Para-Athletics)
19Ms. Simran(Para-Athletics)
20Shri Navdeep(Para-Athletics)
21Shri Nitesh Kumar(Para-Badminton)
22Ms. Thulasimathi Murugesan(Para-Badminton)
23Ms. Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan(Para-Badminton)
24Shri Sajan Prakash(Swimming)
25Shri Aman(Wrestling)
26Ms. Manisha Ramadass(Para-Badminton)
27Shri Kapil Parmar(Para-Judo)
28Ms. Mona Agarwal(Para-Shooting)
29Ms. Rubina Francis(Para-Shooting)
30Shri Swapnil Suresh Kusale(Shooting)
31Shri Sarabjot Singh(Shooting)
32Shri 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. NoName of WinnerDiscipline
1Shri Sucha Singh(Athletics)
2Shri 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.NoName of WinnerDiscipline
1Shri Subhash Rana (Para-Shooting)
2Ms. Deepali Deshpande(Shooting)
3Shri Sandeep Sangwan(Hockey)

Lifetime Category

Sl.NoName of WinnerDiscipline
1Shri S Muralidharan(Badminton)
2Shri 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.NoName of the Entity
1Physical 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.NoPosition Name of University
1Overall Winner UniversityChandigarh University
21st Runner Up UniversityLovely Professional University, (PB)
32nd Runner Up UniversityGuru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar