The 2023 National Sports Awards ceremony is all set to take place on January 9th, 2024, and will be hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This prestigious event, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, aims to honor exceptional athletes and coaches from various sports disciplines.
These awards hold significant importance as they recognize the remarkable dedication and skill exhibited by athletes and coaches across different sports. The ceremony will see the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, personally handing out the awards to the deserving recipients.
Among the highlights of the event, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be presented to Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty and Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj, acknowledging their remarkable contributions to their respective sport.
A total of 26 exceptional sports personalities will be conferred with the esteemed Arjuna Awards. These awards acknowledge and celebrate their exceptional sportsmanship, leadership qualities, and consistent performance over the last four years.
The ceremony will also honor coaching excellence with the Dronacharya Award, recognizing coaches who have significantly contributed to guiding athletes to international success. Additionally, the Dhyan Chand Award will pay tribute to revered sportspersons who have made a lasting impact on Indian sports.
The selection process for these awards is carried out meticulously by a panel chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice A. M. Khanwilkar. This ensures that deserving talent across the wide spectrum of sports is duly recognized.
Moreover, the ceremony will also acknowledge universities that foster athletic excellence at the collegiate level through the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy.
These awards not only celebrate individual achievements but also serve as an inspiration for aspiring athletes and sports enthusiasts across the nation. They highlight the relentless pursuit of excellence and sportsmanship that these awardees represent.
The sports ceremony is a momentous occasion to celebrate the dedication and remarkable achievements of these individuals who have brought immense glory to the nation through their exceptional sporting feats.
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