List of Awardees Honored by President Murmu: 2024 Sports & Adventure Awards

The Sports and Adventure Awards 2024 ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It celebrated the hard work and achievements of India's top athletes and adventurers. President Droupadi Murmu praised them for their outstanding efforts in their fields. The event showcased India's growing success in sports and adventure activities.

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards 2024:

1. Shri Gukesh D. (Born in May 2006) is one of the most outstanding Chess players in the country.
2. Shri Harmanpreet Singh (Born in January 1996) is one of the most outstanding Hockey players in the country
3. Shri Praveen Kumar (Born in May 2003) is one of the most outstanding Para-Athletics players in the country.
4. Ms. Manu Bhaker (Born in February 2002) is one of the most exceptional Shooting players in the country.

Dronacharya Awards 2024:

1. Shri Subhash Rana (Born in September 1978) is a Para Shooting Coach.
2. Mrs. Deepali Deshpande (Born in August 1969) is a Shooting Coach.
3. Shri Sandeep Sangwan (Born in July 1977) is a Hockey Coach.
4. Shri S. Muralidharan (Born in January 1945) is a Badminton Coach.
5. Shri Armando Agnelo Colaco (Born in June 1953) is a Football Coach.

Arjuna Awards 2024:

1. Ms. Jyothi Yarraji (Born in August 1999) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Athletics.
2. Ms. Annu Rani (Born in August 1992) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Athletics.
3. Ms. Nitu (Born in October 2000) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Boxing.
4. Ms. Saweety (Born in January 1993) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Boxing.
5. Ms. Vantika Agrawal (Born in September 2002) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Chess.
6. Ms. Salima Tete (Born in December 2001) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Hockey.
7. Shri Abhishek (Born in August 1999) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Hockey.
8. Shri Sanjay (Born in May 2001) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Hockey.
9. Shri Jarmanpreet Singh (Born in July 1996) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Hockey.
10. Shri Sukhjeet Singh (Born in December 1996) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Hockey.
11. Shri Rakesh Kumar (Born in January 1985) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Archery.
12. Ms. Preeti Pal (Born in September 2000) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
13. Ms. Jeevanji Deepthi (Born in September 2003) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
14. Shri Ajeet Singh (Born in September 1993) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
15. Shri Sachin Sarjerao Khilari (Born in October 1989) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
16. Shri Dharambir (Born in January 1989) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
17. Shri Pranav Soorma (Born in October 1994) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
18. Shri H. Hokato Sema (Born in December 1983) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
19. Ms. Simran (Born in November 1999) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
20. Shri Navdeep (Born in November 2000) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Athletics.
21. Shri Nitesh Kumar (Born in December 1994) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para-Badminton.
22. Ms. Thulasimathi Murugesan (Born in April 2002) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Badminton.
23. Ms. Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan (Born in January 2005) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para-Badminton.
24. Ms. Manisha Ramadass (Born in January 2005) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para-Badminton.
25. Shri Kapil Parmar (Born in June 2000) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Judo.
26. Ms. Mona Agarwal (Born in November 1987) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Shooting.
27. Ms. Rubina Francis (Born in June 1999) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Para Shooting.
28. Shri Swapnil Suresh Kusale (Born in August 1995) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Shooting.
29. Shri Sarabjot Singh (Born in September 2001) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Shooting.
30. Shri Abhay Singh (Born in September 1998) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Squash.
31. Shri Sajan Prakash (Born in September 1993) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Swimming.
32. Shri Aman (Born in July 2003) is one of the most outstanding players in the discipline of Wrestling.
33. Shri Sucha Singh (Born in December 1949) is one of the most outstanding Athletics players in the country.
34. Shri Murlikant Rajaram Petkar (Born in November 1944) is one of the most outstanding Para Swimming players in the country.

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2023:

1. Shri Uday Kumar( Born on 30th May 1988) hails from Chhapra, Bihar.
2. Ms Sayani Das hails(Born on 27th April 1998) from Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal.
3. Shri Jithin Malayilakathutt Vijayan (Born on 10th April 1982)hails from Kochi, Kerala.
4. Shri Umesh Mallikarjun Zirpe (Born on 2nd March, 1965), hails from Pune, Maharashtra.

Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2024:

The Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) is transforming sports in India with over 80,000 members, 24 state chapters, and 100+ partners. Remembered by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, PEFI organizes major events like the 2nd Gift City Marathon, supports CSR initiatives for wrestling, and leads anti-doping awareness. PEFI is shaping the future of Indian sports through impactful collaborations and initiatives!

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 2024:

In a remarkable achievement, Chandigarh University, Punjab has been crowned the winner of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy for 2024, awarded for outstanding all-round performance in sports. The prestigious trophy, instituted in 1956-57, includes a Rs 15 lakh cash prize and a replica of the Rolling Trophy for the university’s retention. A shining moment for Chandigarh University’s sporting excellence!

The event recognized outstanding individuals and teams through awards like the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Dronacharya, Arjuna, and Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards. The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar acknowledged organizations shaping sports in India, while Chandigarh University received the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy for its exceptional all-round sports performance.