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Arjuna Award: Honouring Excellence, Dedication & Sportsmanship in India

The Arjuna Award is one of India’s most prestigious sports honours, established in 1961 to recognize outstanding athletic achievement. It is presented annually to sportspersons who show consistent excellence, discipline, leadership, and sportsmanship at the national and international level. The award includes a bronze statue of Arjuna, a certificate, and a cash prize. It continues to inspire generations and celebrate India’s sporting talent.

The Arjuna Award presentation highlighted the nation’s respect for athletes who inspire future generations through hard work, commitment, and achievement. The ceremony celebrated the spirit of sportsmanship, acknowledging years of dedication, training, and perseverance. It reflects India’s pride in its sporting talent and reinforces the importance of nurturing athletes across all disciplines. The honour serves as a powerful motivation for emerging sportspersons, encouraging them to strive for excellence and represent the country with passion and integrity.

Since its inception in 1961, more than 900 sportspersons across various disciplines have received the Arjuna Award for their outstanding contributions to Indian sports. The honour is officially conferred by the Government of India during a national awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It represents one of the highest recognitions for athletic excellence, dedication, and sportsmanship in the country

Arjuna Award Winner List:

Year	Recipient Name	Sport / Field	Description
1961	G. S. Randhawa	Athletics	Pioneer Indian athlete, awarded in the first year of the Arjuna Awards.
1961	Nandu M. Natekar	Badminton	One of India’s early badminton champions.
1961	Sarabjit Singh	Basketball	Recognized for significant contributions to Indian basketball.
1961	“Buddy” D’Souza	Boxing	Awarded for his skill and performance in boxing.
1961	Manuel Aaron	Chess	India’s first International Master in chess; a trailblazer for chess in India.
1961	Saleem Durrani	Cricket	Noted cricketer recognised for his performances at national/international levels.
1961	P. K. Banerjee	Football	Legendary Indian footballer, later became a coach.
1961	P. G. Sethi	Golf	One of India’s early major golfers; awarded for excellence in golf.
1961	Sham Lal	Gymnastics	Recognized for his contribution to gymnastics in India.
1961	Ann Lumsden	Hockey (Women)	Among the first women to be awarded; for her role in hockey.
1961	Prithipal Singh	Hockey (Men)	Indian hockey player honoured in the first awards cycle.
1961	Prem Singh	Polo	Awarded for his achievements in polo.
1961	Karni Singh	Shooting	Indian royal and sport shooter, noted for marksmanship.
1961	K. S. Jain	Squash	Recognized for his contributions to squash.
1961	Bajrangi Prasad	Swimming	Indian swimmer awarded for his performance.
1961	J. C. Vora	Table Tennis	National-level table tennis player in the early years.
1961	R. Krishnan	Tennis	Recognized for his contributions to tennis.
1961	A. Palaniswamy	Volleyball	Awarded for achievements in volleyball.
1961	A. N. Ghosh	Weightlifting	Known for his strength and performance in weightlifting.
1961	Udey Chand	Wrestling	One of India’s early wrestling champions; recognized with Arjuna Award.
1962	Tarlok Singh	Athletics	Top Indian athlete during the early 1960s.
1962	Meena Shah	Badminton	One of the first women in badminton to win the Arjuna Award.
1962	Wilson Jones	Billiards & Snooker	First Indian world-class cueist; honoured early for cue sports.
1962	Padam Badadur Mal	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his skill and contribution to Indian boxing.
1962	Tulsidas Balaram	Football	Legendary Indian footballer awarded for his performance.
1962	Naresh Kumar	Lawn Tennis	One of India’s top tennis players of that era.
1962	Nripjit Singh Bedi	Volleyball	Noted for his role in Indian volleyball.
1962	L. K. Dass	Weightlifting	Distinguished weightlifter in early Indian sporting history.
1962	Malwa Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler recognised for his contribution to Indian wrestling.
1963	Stephie D’Souza	Athletics	One of India’s best women athletes in the 60s.
1963	Chuni Goswami	Football	Legendary Indian footballer, great contributor to national team.
1963	Ashok Malik	Golf	Golf player awarded for excellence in his sport.
1963	Charanjit Singh	Hockey	Indian hockey great from the 1960s.
1963	Kishen Singh	Polo	Polo player awarded for his achievements.
1963	Kamineni Eswara Rao	Weightlifting	Distinguished weightlifter recognized nationally.
1963	G. Andalkar	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for strength and competitive success.
1964	Makhan Singh	Athletics	Athlete known for national-level dominance in track events.
1964	Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi	Cricket	Famous cricketer and captain; awarded despite his injury.
1964	Jarnail Singh	Football	Influential defender in Indian football, Olympic participant.
1964	Shankar Lakshman	Hockey	Goalkeeper for the Indian hockey team, awarded for excellence.
1964	Hanut Singh	Polo	Member of polo community awarded for skillful play.
1964	Gautam R. Diwan	Table Tennis	Table tennis player awarded for national performance.
1964	Bishambar Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler recognized for strength and contributions to Indian wrestling.
1965	Kenneth Powell	Athletics	Track athlete awarded for his performances.
1965	Dinesh Khanna	Badminton	One of India’s top badminton players in the 60s.
1965	Vijay Manjrekar	Cricket	Cricketer known for batting prowess; national icon.
1965	Arun Lal Ghosh	Football	Indian footballer awarded for playing excellence.
1965	Elvera Britto	Hockey	Female hockey player recognized in early Arjuna awards.
1965	Udham Singh	Hockey	Hockey veteran who contributed significantly to Indian hockey.
1965	Balbir Singh Bhatia	Weightlifting	Weightlifter awarded for national-level performances.
1966	Bhogeswar Baruah	Athletics	Assamese athlete and military veteran; first Arjuna awardee from Assam.
1966	Ajmer Singh	Athletics	Track athlete known for his strong performances.
1966	Hawa Singh	Boxing	Legendary heavyweight boxer from India.
1966	Chandu Borde	Cricket	Legendary batsman who later played a big role in Indian cricket.
1966	Yousuf Khan	Football	Goalkeeper / footballer recognized for his performances.
1966	John Peter	Hockey	Key player in Indian hockey team during the 60s.
1966	Sunita Puri	Hockey	Female hockey player honored for her contribution.
1966	Gurbaksh Singh	Hockey	Another prominent hockey awardee.
1966	Jaidip Mukerjea	Lawn Tennis	Tennis great from India’s early international tennis history.
1966	Rima Datta	Swimming	Swimmer recognized for her achievements.
1966	Usha Sundararaj / Usha Sunder Das	Table Tennis	Table tennis star in the 60s.
1966	Mohon Lal Ghosh	Weightlifting	Weightlifter awarded for national / international achievements.
1966	Bhim Singh	Wrestling	One of India’s top wrestlers in that decade.
1967	Praveen Kumar Sobti	Athletics	Athlete who later became well-known (also actor).
1967	Bhim Singh	Athletics	Recognized again for his strong track presence.
1967	Suresh Goel	Badminton	Noted badminton player from 60s.
1967	Khushi Ram	Basketball	Basketball player awarded for his contribution to the sport.
1967	Ajit Wadekar	Cricket	Later became a successful Indian cricket captain; awarded early.
1967	Peter Thangaraj	Football	Legendary Indian goalkeeper.
1967	R. K. Pitamber	Golf	Golfer recognized for his achievements.
1967	Harbinder Singh	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for outstanding performance.
1967	Jagjit Singh	Hockey	Member of Indian hockey contingent.
1967	Mohinder Lal	Hockey	Recognized hockey talent of the era.
1967	Premjit Lall	Lawn Tennis	Tennis player with national recognition.
1967	Arun Shaw	Swimming	Swimmer awarded for his contributions.
1967	Faruk R. Khodaiji	Table Tennis	Table tennis player in the 60s.
1967	Mukhtiar Singh	Weightlifting	Strength athlete awarded for lifting achievements.
1968	Joginder Singh	Athletics	Track athlete awarded for national prominence.
1968	Manjit Walia	Athletics	Female track athlete known in the 60s.
1968	Gurdial Singh	Basketball	Basketball star in India during that era.
1968	Dennis Swamy	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his ring excellence.
1968	E. A. S. Prasanna	Cricket	Legendary Indian spinner, recognized early in career.
1968	Balbir Singh Kular	Hockey	Hockey player in Indian national team.
1968	Rajyashree Kumari	Shooting	Young shooter awarded for her talent.
1969	Harnek Singh	Athletics	Track athlete recognized for his performance.
1969	Dipu Ghosh	Badminton	Noted badminton player of the 60s.
1969	Hari Dutt	Basketball	Basketball contributor on national level.
1969	Bishan Singh Bedi	Cricket	Famous cricketer; one of the finest spinners in India.
1969	Inder Singh	Football	Football legend with many national-level achievements.
1969	Bhuvaneshwari Kumari	Shooting	Shooter from Rajasthan recognized for her excellence.
1969	Baidyanath Nath	Swimming	Long-distance / open-water swimmer of repute.
1969	Anil Nayar	Squash	Squash champion in India.
1969	Mir Kasim Ali	Table Tennis	Table tennis player known in national circuit.
1969	Chandgi Ram	Wrestling	Wrestler and later coach; one of the first to bring attention to Indian wrestling.
1970	S. J. Contractor	Yachting	Veteran yachtsman awarded for outstanding performance in sailing.
1970	Arun Kumar Dass	Weightlifting	Recognized as a top Indian weightlifter of the era.
1970	Michael Ferreira	Billiards / Snooker	One of India’s most famous billiards players, known for his precision and skill.
1970	Mohinder Singh Gill	Athletics	Track athlete awarded for his competitive achievements.
1970	Gudalore Jagannath	Table Tennis	Recognized for his significant contribution to Indian table tennis.
1970	Sudesh Kumar	Wrestling	Wrestler honoured for his strength and technique.
1970	Gulam Abbas Moontasir	Basketball	Key basketball player who contributed to the sport’s growth in India.
1970	Syed Nayeemuddin	Football	Footballer awarded for his performance and leadership on the field.
1970	Sudhir B. Parab	Kho-Kho	Recognized for excellence in the traditional Indian sport Kho-Kho.
1970	J. Pitchayya	Ball Badminton	Ball badminton player honoured for his outstanding play.
1970	Dilip Sardesai	Cricket	Renowned cricketer, particularly noted for his Test match performances.
1970	Ajit Pal Singh	Hockey	Prominent hockey player who made major contributions to Indian hockey.
1970	Damayanti Tambay	Badminton	Female badminton player awarded for her achievements.
1971	Achala Suberao Devra	Kho-Kho	Kho-Kho athlete recognized for his sporting skills.
1971	Kaity Farookh Khodaiji	Table Tennis	Female table tennis player honoured for her competitive performances.
1971	Sobha Morthy	Badminton	Cited for her contributions to Indian badminton.
1971	Krishnamurthy Perumal	Hockey	Hockey player awarded during early 1970s.
1971	Shyamlal Salwan	Weightlifting	Weightlifter recognized for strength and national-level success.
1971	Edward Sequeira	Athletics	Track and field athlete awarded for performance and sportsmanship.
1971	Bhanwar Singh	Swimming	Swimmer recognized for his achievements in national competitions.
1971	Bhim Singh	Shooting	Shooter awarded for his marksmanship and competitive excellence.
1971	C. P. Singh	Football	Footballer honored for his skill and impact on the game.
1971	M. M. Singh	Basketball	Basketball player awarded for his contribution to the sport.
1971	Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan	Cricket	Cricketer, later also a renowned umpire; awarded for his playing career.
1971	Muniswamy Venu	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his courage and performance.
1972	B. S. Chandrashekhar	Cricket	Legendary spin bowler; awarded for his contributions to Indian cricket.
1972	Vijay Singh Chauhan	Athletics	Athlete honored for national and international performances.
1972	Udayan Chinubhai	Shooting	Shooter awarded for his precision and achievements.
1972	Anjani N. Desai	Golf	Female golfer recognized as one of India’s early prominent women golfers.
1972	Michael Kindo	Hockey	Hockey player who played key roles in the national team.
1972	Anil Kumar Mandal	Weightlifting	Weightlifter awarded for strength and competitive success.
1972	Satish Kumar Mohan	Billiards	Cue sports player honored for his skill in billiards.
1972	Chandraya Narayanan	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his fighting spirit and achievements.
1972	Prem Nath	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his technique and competitive success.
1972	Prakash Padukone	Badminton	One of India’s most famous badminton players; future world-class star.
1972	S. M. Shetty	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player recognized for his contribution to the sport.
1972	Balwant Singh	Volleyball	Volleyball athlete awarded for his performances.
1972	Eknath Solkar	Cricket	Cricketer known for his fielding and batting; awarded for his ‘all-round’ skills.
1972	Jayamma Srinivasan	Ball Badminton	Female ball badminton player honored for her excellence.
1973	Niraj Ramkrishna Bajaj	Table Tennis	Awarded for his contribution to table tennis.
1973	M. P. Ganesh	Hockey	Hockey player recognised for his skill and leadership.
1973	Bhola Nath Guin	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player honoured for his performance in traditional sport.
1973	Afsar Hussain	Yachting	Yachtsman awarded for his sporting achievements.
1973	A. Kareem	Ball Badminton	Ball badminton player recognized for dedication and performance.
1973	Surendra Kumar Kataria	Basketball	Basketballer awarded for his contributions to the game.
1973	Dafadar Md. Khan	Equestrian	Equestrian sportsman awarded for prowess in horse riding.
1973	Dhanvir Khatau	Swimming	Swimmer recognized for his national-level performance.
1973	O. Mascarenhas	Hockey	Hockey player honored for his role in the sport.
1973	B. H. Parikh	Kho-Kho	Distinguished in the traditional sport of Kho-Kho.
1973	Magan Singh Rajvi	Football	Footballer awarded for his performance in national competitions.
1973	G. Mulilini Reddy	Volleyball	Volleyball athlete recognised for his contribution to the sport.
1973	Shyam Shroff	Billiards	Played cue sports and received recognition for his skills.
1973	Jagroop Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his achievements in Indian wrestling.
1973	Mehtab Singh	Boxing	Boxer honoured for courage and sporting excellence.
1973	Sriram Singh	Athletics	Noted long-distance or middle-distance athlete; awarded for strong performances.
1973	Vikramjit Singh	Golf	Golfer awarded for competitive success and dedication.
1974	Vijay Amritraj	Lawn Tennis	Tennis star who went on to become one of India’s most famous tennis players.
1974	Manjari Bhargava	Swimming	Female swimmer recognized for her contributions to the sport.
1974	Anjan Bhattacharjee	Cricket	Cricketer awarded for his achievements in the game.
1974	Raman Ghosh	Badminton	Badminton player honoured for his early contributions.
1974	Ajinder Kaur	Hockey	Female hockey player awarded for her excellence on the field.
1974	Ashok Kumar	Hockey	Hockey player recognized for his outstanding performance.
1974	Anil Kumar Punj	Basketball	Basketball athlete honoured in the mid-1970s.
1974	Shivnath Singh Rajput	Athletics	Runner awarded for his track performances.
1974	M. Syamsunder Rao	Volleyball	Volleyball player recognized for his contributions to the sport.
1974	Avinash B. Sarang	Swimming	Swimmer awarded for national level achievements.
1974	N. C. Sarolkar	Kho-Kho	Distinguished in traditional Indian sport Kho-Kho.
1974	Satpal Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his strength and success in competition.
1974	S. Vellaiswamy	Weightlifting	Weightlifter honored for his performance.
1974	T. C. Yohannan	Athletics	Track athlete awarded for his speed and stamina.
1975	Devinder Ahuja	Badminton	Badminton player recognized for his contributions.
1975	V. Anusuya Bai	Athletics	Female athlete honoured for her sporting achievements.
1975	Hari Chand	Athletics	Long-distance runner, known for representing India internationally.
1975	Mantu Debnath	Gymnastics	Gymnast awarded for pioneering work in Indian gymnastics.
1975	Smita Desai	Swimming	Female swimmer recognized for her achievements.
1975	K. C. Elamma	Volleyball	Volleyball player honoured for her skill and performance.
1975	Sunil Gavaskar	Cricket	Legendary cricketer, one of India’s greatest batsmen.
1975	B. P. Govinda	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for playing prowess.
1975	Shreerang J. Inamdar	Kho-Kho	Kho-Kho athlete honoured for his competitive spirit.
1975	L. A. Iqbal	Ball Badminton	Player in ball badminton awarded for excellence.
1975	S. K. Jamshed	Golf	Golfer recognised for contributions to the sport.
1975	Usha Vasant Nagarkar	Kho-Kho	Female Kho-Kho player awarded for her achievements.
1975	M. S. Rana	Swimming	Swimmer recognized for national-level performance.
1975	Rupa Saini	Hockey	Female hockey player awarded for her playing skill.
1975	Amar Singh	Cycling	Cyclist honoured for his contribution to Indian cycling.
1975	Dalbir Singh	Weightlifting	Weightlifter awarded for his performances.
1975	Hanuman Singh	Basketball	Basketball player recognised for his sporting effort.
1975	Ranvir Singh	Volleyball	Volleyball athlete awarded for his performance.
1975	V. P. Singh	Polo	Polo player honored for excellence in equestrian sport.
1976	K. Balamuruganandam	Weightlifting	Recognised weightlifter in mid-70s.
1976	Bahadur Singh Chouhan	Athletics	Track athlete awarded for his speed and strength.
1976	A. Sam Christ Das	Ball Badminton	Ball badminton player honoured for his game.
1976	S. R. Dharwadkar	Kho-Kho	Kho-Kho player awarded for his performance.
1976	Jimmy George	Volleyball	Famous volleyball player; later considered one of best in Indian volleyball.
1976	Ami Ghia	Badminton	Female badminton champion, awarded for her success.
1976	Shantha Rangaswamy	Cricket	One of the earliest Indian women cricketers to get Arjuna Award.
1976	Shailaja Salokhe	Table Tennis	Female table tennis player honoured for her competitive achievements.
1976	H. S. Sodhi	Equestrian	Equestrian athlete awarded for skill in horse riding.
1976	Geeta Zutshi	Athletics	Middle-distance runner, recognized for her international and national performances.
1977–1978	Leslie Fernandez	Hockey	Female hockey player awarded across these years.
1977–1978	Satish Kumar	Athletics	Para-athlete awarded for exceptional performance.
1977–1978	A. Ramana Rao	Volleyball	Volleyballer recognized for his contribution to the game.
1977–1978	Sita Rawlley	Golf	Female golfer honoured during this period.
1977–1978	M. T. Selvan	Weightlifting	Weightlifter awarded for his strength and achievement.
1977–1978	Harcharan Singh	Hockey	Hockey player known for his competitive spirit.
1977–1978	Kanwal Thakar Singh	Badminton	Female badminton player awarded for her skill and achievement.
1977–1978	Birender Singh Thapa	Boxing	Boxer honoured for his courage in the ring.
1977–1978	T. Vijayaraghava	Basketball	Basketball player awarded for his athletic contribution.
1977–1978	Gundappa Viswanath	Cricket	Legendary cricketer; known for elegant batting and contribution to Indian cricket.
1978–1979	Suresh Babu	Athletics	Athlete recognized for consistent performance.
1978–1979	Shubrata Dutta	Powerlifting	Strength sport athlete awarded for exceptional lifting ability.
1978–1979	Gurdev Singh Gill	Football	Footballer honoured for his role in national-level football.
1978–1979	Angel Mary Joseph	Athletics	Female track athlete recognized for her achievements.
1978–1979	Ekambaram Karunakaran	Weightlifting	Strength athlete awarded for his lifts.
1978–1979	Shernaz Kermani	Para-athletics	Para-athlete recognized for excellence in sports.
1978–1979	S. P. Khatavkar	Kabaddi	Traditional sport athlete awarded for exceptional performance.
1978–1979	Kutty Krishnan	Volleyball	Volleyball player honoured for his achievements.
1978–1979	C. C. Machaiah	Boxing	Boxer known for his vigor and technique.
1978–1979	Minati Mahapatra	Cycling	Female cyclist awarded for her contribution to Indian cycling.
1978–1979	Nirupama Mankad	Lawn Tennis	Tennis player awarded for her national and international performances.
1978–1979	S. K. Mongia	Yachting	Yachtsman awarded for excellence in sailing.
1978–1979	Monotosh Roy	Bodybuilding	Bodybuilder recognized for his physique and competitive success.
1978–1979	Arvind Savur	Snooker	Cue sports player honored for his snooker achievements.
1978–1979	Rajinder Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his strength and wrestling skill.
1978–1979	Randhir Singh	Shooting	Shooter honored for his contributions in marksmanship.
1979–1980	Prasun Banerjee	Football	Footballer recognized for national-level performance.
1979–1980	Vasudevan Baskaran	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for his playing excellence.
1979–1980	Kapil Dev	Cricket	Future Indian captain and legend; awarded early in his career.
1979–1980	Ramaswamy Gnanasekaran	Athletics	Track athlete recognized for his speed and performance.
1979–1980	Rajkumar Manchanda	Squash	Squash player honoured for his achievements.
1979–1980	Suresh K. Mishra	Volleyball	Volleyball player awarded for contribution to the game.
1979–1980	Rekha B. Mundhphan	Hockey	Female hockey player awarded for her excellence.
1979–1980	Sunil Kumar Patra	Bodybuilding	Bodybuilder recognized for his physique and national-level success.
1979–1980	Om Prakash	Basketball	Basketballer awarded for his sporting performance.
1980–1981	Isaac Amaldas	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his performance in national and international boxing.
1980–1981	Chetan Chauhan	Cricket	Cricketer recognized for his batting and contributions in Indian cricket.
1980–1981	Manjit Dua	Table Tennis	Table tennis player honoured for his performance.
1980–1981	Mohammed Habib	Football	Footballer awarded for his significant contributions to the sport.
1980–1981	Shantaram Jadhav	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player honoured for outstanding performance in the traditional sport.
1980–1981	Rohini Khadilkar	Chess	Female chess player awarded; one of India’s early top women in chess.
1980–1981	Syed Kirmani	Cricket	Legendary wicket-keeper cricketer recognized for his skill and consistency.
1980–1981	Ramesh Krishnan	Lawn Tennis	Tennis player known for his finesse and international career.
1980–1981	Syed Modi	Badminton	Top badminton player; contributed to the sport’s popularity in India.
1980–1981	Eliza Nelson	Hockey	Female hockey player awarded for her service to hockey.
1980–1981	Gopal Saini	Athletics	Track athlete honored for his achievements in athletics.
1980–1981	Mohammed Shahid	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for his excellent performance and skill.
1980–1981	Jagmander Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler honored for his strength and competitive excellence.
1981	Krishna Das	Archery	Archer recognized for his contribution to archery in India.
1981	Sabir Ali	Athletics	Athlete noted for his track performances and consistency.
1981	G. Manoharan	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his boxing achievements.
1981	Dilip Vengsarkar	Cricket	Cricketer, later a star batsman, awarded early in his career.
1981	Varsha Soni	Hockey	Female hockey player recognized for her excellence on the field.
1981	Monika Nath	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player honoured for her role in the sport.
1981	Sushma Sarolkar	Kho-Kho	Participant in Kho-Kho awarded for her contributions.
1981	H. M. Takalkar	Kho-Kho	Recognized for his skill in the traditional Indian sport.
1981	Chandraprabha Aitwal	Mountaineering	One of India’s pioneering female mountaineers; awarded for her expeditions.
1981	Harshwanti Bisht	Mountaineering	Female mountaineer recognized for her climbing achievements.
1981	Rekha Sharma	Mountaineering	Mountaineer honored for her contributions to Indian mountaineering.
1981	B. S. Sandhu	Mountaineering	Awarded for his expeditions and mountaineering achievements.
1981	Zarir Karanjia	Yachting	Yachtsman recognized for his sailing achievements.
1982	Mohinder Amarnath	Cricket	Cricketer who later played a vital role in India’s bowling attack.
1982	Madhumita Bisht	Badminton	One of India’s top women badminton players of her time.
1982	Charles Borromeo	Athletics	Athlete recognized for his track performance and contribution.
1982	Rupinder Singh Brar	Equestrian	Equestrian honored for his riding skills and competitive success.
1982	Kaur Singh	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his strength and ring achievements.
1982	Anil K. Mandal	Weightlifting	Weightlifter recognized for his lifting prowess and national performance.
1982	Satish Kumar Mohan	Billiards / Snooker	Cue sports player awarded for accuracy and excellence.
1982	Chandranarayanan (Anjani N. Desai)	Boxing	Boxed at a competitive level; recognized by the committee for his performances.
1982	Prem Nath	Wrestling	Wrestler honored for his strength and technique.
1982	Prakash Padukone	Badminton	One of India’s greatest badminton players; awarded early before global stardom.
1982	S. M. Shetty	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player awarded for his achievements in this traditional sport.
1982	Balwant Singh	Volleyball	Volleyball athlete honoured for his contributions to the game.
1982	Eknath Solkar	Cricket	Cricketer known for his excellent fielding and middle order batting.
1982	Jayamma Srinivasan	Ball Badminton	Female ball badminton player honored for her sporting excellence.
1983	P. T. Usha	Athletics	Legendary Indian sprinter, often called the “Queen of Track & Field.”
1984	Bachendri Pal	Mountaineering	First Indian woman to summit Mount Everest; awarded Arjuna for her pioneering achievement.
1985	Viswanathan Anand	Chess	Chess prodigy, later became India’s first Grandmaster and world champion.
1985	Raghubir Singh Bal	Athletics	Awarded for his performances in track events.
1985	Asha Agarwal	Athletics	Recognized as one of India’s leading women athletes of the time.
1985	Adille Sumariwala	Athletics	Honoured for outstanding achievement in athletics.
1985	Geet Sethi	Billiards & Snooker	Renowned cue sports player; went on to dominate billiards globally.
1985	Anand Amritraj	Lawn Tennis	Part of the famous Amritraj family; awarded for his tennis performances.
1985	A. J. Pandit	Shooting	Shooter honored for his marksmanship and contribution to Indian shooting.
1985	Phu Dorjee	Mountaineering	Mountaineer recognized for his climbing achievements.
1986	Suman Rawat	Athletics	Track and field athlete awarded for consistent performance.
1986	Premchand Degra	Bodybuilding	Bodybuilder honored for his strength and physique.
1986	Jaipal Singh	Boxing	Boxer celebrated for his skill and fighting spirit.
1986	Mohammad Azharuddin	Cricket	Went on to become one of India’s most famous cricketers.
1986	J. M. Carvalho	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for his contribution to the national team.
1986	Rama Sarkar	Kabaddi	Recognized for her performance in the traditional sport of Kabaddi.
1986	Bhagirath Samai	Shooting	Shooter awarded for his competitive achievements.
1986	Lt. Dhruv Bhandari	Yachting	Sailor honored for his accomplishments in yachting.
1986	Jagmohan Sapra	Weightlifting	Weightlifter awarded for strength and national-level performance.
1987	Balwinder Singh	Athletics	Track athlete recognized for his achievements.
1987	Vandana Rao	Athletics	Female athlete awarded for her contributions to Indian athletics.
1987	Bagicha Singh	Athletics	Runner acknowledged for his track performances.
1987	Vandana Shanbagh	Athletics	Athlete honored for her excellence in sports.
1987	Seera Jayaram	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his sporting achievements.
1987	Devaki Prasad	Chess	Chess player recognized among India’s top national players.
1987	Bhagyashree Thipsay	Chess	Female chess talent honored for excellence.
1987	J. S. Ahluwalia	Equestrian	Equestrian athlete awarded for his riding skills.
1987	Nonita Lal	Golf	One of India’s prominent women golfers; honored by the award.
1987	Kuldeep Singh Garcha	Polo	Polo player awarded for his equestrian and competitive skill.
1987	Naman Virendra Parekh	Roller Skating	Skater recognized nationally for his roller-skating achievements.
1987	Monalisa Baruah Mehta	Table Tennis	Female table tennis star honored for her contribution.
1987	G. Devan	Weightlifting	Weightlifter awarded for his strength and performance.
1987	Subhash Verma	Wrestling	Wrestler recognized for his talent and international/domestic success.
1987	C. S. Pradipak	Yachting	Sailor honored for his competitive success in yachting.
1988	Ashwini Nachappa	Athletics	Sprinter and long jumper; one of India’s famous women athletes.
1988	M. P. Singh	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for consistent performance.
1988	P. K. Yeshodhara	Powerlifting	Powerlifter honored for her strength and competitive prowess.
1988	Wilson Cherian	Swimming	Swimmer awarded for excellence in national aquatic competitions.
1988	Rajesh Kumar	Wrestling	Wrestler recognized for his contributions to Indian wrestling.
1989	Shyam Lal Meena	Archery	Archer honoured for his performance in the sport.
1989	Mercy Kuttan	Athletics	Female athlete recognized for her track and field achievements.
1989	Yasin Merchant	Billiards & Snooker	Cue-sport player awarded for his precise skills.
1989	Gopal Dewang	Boxing	Boxer honoured for his prowess and success.
1989	Madan Lal	Cricket	Cricketer known for all-round contributions.
1990	N. Kunjarani	Weightlifting	One of India’s top women weightlifters.
1990	P. K. Garg	Yachting	Yachtsman recognized for his excellence in sailing.
1990	R. Chandra	Weightlifting	Awarded for his strength and success in national weightlifting.
1990	Bula Choudhury	Swimming	One of India’s top female swimmers of her time.
1990	Kunjarani Devi	Weightlifting	Female weightlifter recognized for her competitive achievements and contribution to the sport.
1990	M. R. Dharuvala	Squash	Squash player honored for his performances on national / international circuit.
1990	Pushpendra Kumar Garg	Yachting	Sailor awarded for excellence in sailing competitions.
1990	Anupama Gokhale	Chess	Chess master recognized for her skill and achievements.
1990	Leander Paes	Lawn Tennis	Future legend in doubles and mixed doubles; early recognition for his talent.
1990	Deena Ram	Athletics	Track athlete celebrated for his athletic achievements.
1990	Dalel Singh Ror	Volleyball	Volleyball player awarded for his performance in the sport.
1990	Hardeep Singh	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player honored for his contribution in this traditional Indian sport.
1990	Jagbir Singh	Hockey	Hockey player recognized for his excellence in the national / international game.
1990	Ombir Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his strength and competitive achievements.
1990	M. S. Walia	Table Tennis	Table tennis player awarded for his national-level excellence.
1991	Rajeev Bagga	Badminton	Outstanding badminton player awarded for his contributions.
1991	Limba Ram	Archery	Archer honored for his skill and success on the national and international stage.
1991	Dharmendra Singh Yadav	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his performance and achievements in the ring.
1991	Adhiraj Singh	Equestrian	Equestrian athlete awarded for his riding skills and competitive contributions.
1991	Ali Sher	Golf	Golfer honored for his successes and dedication to the game.
1991	Dalvir Singh	Rowing	Rower awarded for his efforts in national / international rowing events.
1991	K. Udayakumar	Volleyball	Volleyball player recognized for his contribution to the sport.
1991	Chhaya Adak	Weightlifting	Female weightlifter honored for her strength and competitive excellence.
1992	Sanjeeva Kumar Singh	Archery	Archer awarded for his marksmanship and contribution to Indian archery.
1992	Bahadur Prasad	Athletics	Track athlete recognized for his consistent performance.
1992	Rajendra Prasad	Boxing	Boxer honored for his achievements in the boxing arena.
1992	Mervyn Fernandis	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for his dedication and performance.
1992	Sandeep Byala	Judo	Judoka recognized for his competitive spirit and achievement.
1992	E. S. Bhaskaran	Powerlifting	Powerlifter honored for his strength and national success.
1992	Pappu Yadav	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his achievements on the mat.
1993	Cawas Billimoria	Judo	Judoka honored for his contributions to judo in India.
1993	Ashok Kumar Garg	Wrestling	Wrestler recognized for his performance in competitive wrestling.
1993	Mukund Killekar	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his fighting talent.
1993	Kiran More	Cricket	Cricketer (wicket-keeper) honored for his contribution to Indian cricket.
1993	Manoj Prabhakar	Cricket	All-rounder awarded for his versatile contributions in cricket.
1993	Manoj Pingale	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his national-level successes.
1993	K. Saramma	Athletics	Female athlete honored for her track performance.
1993	Homi Motivala	Yachting	Yachtsman awarded for his sailing achievements.
1994	Sachin Tendulkar	Cricket	One of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, awarded early in his career.
1994	Rosa Kutty	Athletics	Female track athlete recognized for her consistent performance.
1994	Jaspal Rana	Shooting	Shooter honored for his precision and achievement.
1994	Major R. S. Bhanwala	Rowing	Rower awarded for his commitment and skill.
1994	Jude Felix Sabastian	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for his contributions and leadership.
1995	Mahesh Bhupathi	Lawn Tennis	Tennis player who later achieved great success in doubles.
1995	Jyotirmoyee Sikdar	Athletics	Female athlete recognized for her track and field achievements.
1995	Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla	Athletics	—
1995	Shakti Singh	Athletics	Athlete awarded for his contributions to Indian athletics.
1999	Parduman Singh Brar	Athletics	Athlete honoured for his performance in track events.
1999	Gulab Chand	Athletics	Runner recognized for his consistency and achievements.
1999	Gurmeet Kaur	Athletics	Female athlete awarded for her excellence in athletics.
1999	Sunita Rani	Athletics	One of the top Indian athletes, known for her all-round track performances.
1999	G. Venkataravanappa	Athletics	—
1999	Pullela Gopichand	Badminton	Badminton star, later became a legendary coach.
1999	Jitender Kumar	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his prowess in the ring.
1999	Gurcharan Singh	Boxing	Boxer honored for his competitive successes.
1999	Jeev Milkha Singh	Golf	Golfer and son of Milkha Singh; awarded for his golfing accomplishments.
1999	Haripal Kaushik	Hockey	Hockey stalwart recognized for his service to Indian hockey.
1999	Balbir Singh Kullar	Hockey	Veteran hockey player awarded for his excellence.
1999	Victor Philips	Hockey	Hockey player honored for his contributions.
1999	Ramandeep Singh	Hockey	Indian hockey forward recognized for his performance.
1999	Tirath Raj	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player honored for his role in the sport.
1999	Balwinder Singh	Kabaddi	Kabaddi athlete recognized for his contributions to the game.
1999	Jagjit Singh	Rowing	Rower awarded for his achievements in national / international rowing.
1999	Vivek Singh	Shooting	Shooter honored for his marksmanship and sporting dedication.
1999	Nisha Millet	Swimming	Female swimmer recognized for her excellence in the pool.
1999	Sukhpal Singh	Volleyball	Volleyball player honored for his performance in the sport.
1999	Dalbir Singh	Weightlifting	Weightlifter awarded for his strength and competitive achievements.
1999	Ashok Kumar	Wrestling	Wrestler honored for his contributions to Indian wrestling.
1999	Aashim Mongia	Yachting	Sailor recognized for his achievements in sailing.
2000	J. Abhijith	Swimming	Young swimmer recognized for his strong national-level performances.
2000	Akhtar Ali	Lawn Tennis	Veteran tennis coach/player awarded for his long-term contributions to Indian tennis.
2000	Joginder Singh Bedi	Athletics (Para)	Para-athlete honoured for his achievements in athletics.
2000	K. M. Beenamol	Athletics	One of India’s prominent female track athletes, later won major medals.
2000	Anjali Bhagwat	Shooting	Top woman shooter, known for her achievements in national and international competitions.
2000	Vijayamala Bhanot	Athletics	Long-time athlete recognized for her sustained excellence.
2000	Raghbir Singh Bhola	Hockey	Veteran hockey player awarded for his contributions to Indian hockey.
2000	Abhinav Bindra	Shooting	Future Olympic gold medallist; awarded early for his shooting prowess.
2000	Sanamacha Chanu	Weightlifting	Female weightlifter recognized for her strength and national achievements.
2000	Tingonleima Chanu	Hockey	Female hockey star, honoured for her role in Indian women’s hockey.
2000	Kalpana Debnath	Gymnastics	Female gymnast awarded for her contributions to gymnastics.
2000	Rachna Govil	Athletics	Long-serving athlete recognized for her overall impact in the sport.
2000	Sandhu Singh Gurbir	Shooting	Shooter awarded for his excellence and competitive achievements.
2000	C. Honappa	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player recognized for his skill in the traditional sport.
2000	K. D. Jadhav	Wrestling (Posthumous)	Wrestling legend awarded posthumously; one of India’s early Olympic medallists.
2000	Surender Singh Kanwasi	Rowing	Rower honored for his performance in national/international competitions.
2001	Parminder Singh	Basketball	Recognized for his performance as a top Indian basketball player.
2001	Devendra Shreekant Joshi	Billiards & Snooker	Cue-sports player awarded for his consistency and skill.
2001	V. V. S. Laxman	Cricket	Renowned batsman, awarded for his elegant batting and contribution to Indian cricket.
2001	Bruno Coutinho	Football	Veteran Indian footballer honoured for his performances.
2001	Dilip Kumar Tirkey	Hockey	Legendary defender in Indian hockey, recognized for his long-term excellence.
2001	Sita Gusain	Hockey	Female hockey player awarded for her contribution to the sport.
2001	B. C. Ramesh	Kabaddi	Kabaddi athlete honoured for his role in promoting and playing the sport.
2001	Kasam Khan	Rowing	Rower recognized for his achievements in Indian rowing.
2001	Samaresh Jung	Shooting	One of India’s top pistol shooters; awarded for his marksmanship.
2001	Sandeep Kirtane	Tennis	Lawn tennis player known for his national-level success.
2001	Amir Singh	Volleyball	Volleyball player honoured for his performance and contribution to the team.
2002	Suma Shirur	Shooting	Shooter awarded for her precision and success in competitions.
2002	Anwar Sultan	Shooting	Recognized for his performance in competitive shooting events.
2002	K. Sasikiran	Chess	Chess grandmaster awarded for his skill and performance in chess.
2002	I. M. Vijayan	Football	One of India’s football legends, honoured for his career.
2002	Shiv Kapur	Golf	Golfer awarded for his achievements on the golf course.
2002	Gagan Ajit Singh	Hockey	Hockey forward known for his skill and scoring prowess.
2002	Ram Mehar Singh	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player recognized for his role and performance.
2002	Palwinder Singh Cheema	Wrestling	Wrestler honoured for his strength and competitive success.
2002	Nitin Mongia	Yachting	Sailor awarded for his contributions to Indian yachting.
2002	Saraswati Saha	Athletics	Track athlete recognized for her speed and international performance.
2002	Anju Bobby George	Athletics	Elite long jumper; one of India’s most celebrated female athletes.
2003	Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore	Shooting	Olympic medallist shooter, recognized for his achievements in pistol shooting.
2003	Shokhinder Tomar	Wrestling	Wrestler honored for his competitive achievements.
2003	Devesh Chauhan	Hockey	Goalkeeper in Indian hockey, awarded for his critical role in matches.
2003	I. M. Vijayan	Football	Recognized for his enduring contributions to Indian football.
2003	Capt. Rajesh Pattu	Equestrian	Equestrian rider awarded for excellence in horse riding.
2004	Anil Kumar Prakash	Athletics	Sprinter known for his speed and national records.
2004	J. J. Shobha	Athletics	Female track athlete recognized for her performance in long jump / sprints.
2005	Manjeet Kaur	Athletics	Middle-distance runner awarded for her international and national success.
2006	K. M. Binu	Athletics	Track athlete recognized for his contributions to Indian athletics.
2007	Chitra Soman	Athletics	Indian woman sprinter awarded for her track performances.
2007	Arjun Atwal	Golf	Golfer who later became a PGA Tour pro; awarded for his achievements in India.
2007	Farman Basha	Powerlifting (Para)	Para-powerlifter recognized for his strength and competitive success.
2009	Mangal Singh Champia	Archery	Archer known for his consistency and skill in target archery.
2009	Sinimole Paulose	Athletics	Female long-distance runner honored for her endurance and national records.
2009	Saina Nehwal	Badminton	Future world-class badminton champion; awarded early in her career.
2009	Parul Parmar	Badminton (Para)	Para-badminton player recognized for her achievements.
2009	Laishram Sarita Devi	Boxing	Female boxer awarded for her boxing prowess and national success.
2009	Tania Sachdev	Chess	Chess prodigy; recognized for her early achievements in Indian chess.
2009	Gautam Gambhir	Cricket	Cricketer who would go on to win major tournaments; awarded for his batting talent.
2009	Surinder Kaur	Hockey	Female hockey player honored for her contribution to Indian women’s hockey.
2009	Ignace Tirkey	Hockey	Hockey midfielder / defender known for his skill and leadership.
2009	Pankaj Navnath Shirsat	Kabaddi	Kabaddi athlete recognized for his role in the sport’s development.
2009	Satish Joshi	Rowing	Rower awarded for his performance in national and international rowing.
2009	Ronjan Sodhi	Shooting	Trap shooter who later won medals at major international events.
2009	Poulomi Ghatak	Table Tennis	Table tennis star; awarded for her performance in national tournaments.
2009	Yogeshwar Dutt	Wrestling	Wrestler who later won major international medals.
2009	Girdhari Lal Yadav	Yachting	Sailor recognized for his competitive spirit and achievements in yachting.
2010	Joseph Abraham	Athletics	Middle-distance runner awarded for his national-level performance.
2010	Krishna Poonia	Athletics	Discus thrower known for her consistent performance at international meets.
2010	Jagseer Singh	Athletics (Para)	Para-athlete recognized for his achievements in track and field.
2010	Dinesh Kumar	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his skill and contribution to Indian boxing.
2010	Parimarjan Negi	Chess	Young chess prodigy, one of the early awardees in 2010.
2010	Jhulan Goswami	Cricket	Leading lady cricketer, honored for her outstanding contribution to women’s cricket.
2010	Deepak Mondal	Football	Defender recognized for his service in Indian football.
2010	Jasjeet Kaur Handa	Hockey	Female hockey player awarded for her national-level performance.
2010	Sandeep Singh	Hockey	Hockey athlete known for his competitive spirit and leadership.
2010	Dinesh Kumar	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player recognized for his role in traditional sport.
2010	Sanjeev Rajput	Shooting	Shooter awarded for his marksmanship and competitive success.
2010	Rehan Poncha	Swimming	Swimmer honored for his performance in Indian aquatic sports.
2010	K. J. Kapil Dev	Volleyball	Volleyball player recognized for his achievements in the sport.
2010	Rajesh Chaudhary	Yachting	Yachtsman awarded for his excellence in sailing.
2010	Rajiv Tomar	Wrestling	Wrestler known for his strength and contributions to Indian wrestling.
2011	Rahul Banerjee	Archery	Archer awarded for his achievements in national and international archery.
2011	Vikas Gowda	Athletics	Discus / shot put athlete known for his consistent throw performances.
2011	Preeja Sreedharan	Athletics	Long-distance runner honored for her endurance and pace.
2011	Jwala Gutta	Badminton	One of India’s top women badminton players, awarded for her major wins.
2011	Suranjoy Singh	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his performance and dedication to the sport.
2011	Zaheer Khan	Cricket	Veteran fast bowler honored for his impactful cricketing career.
2011	Sunil Chhetri	Football	Star Indian footballer and striker, awarded for his consistent performance.
2011	Ashish Kumar	Gymnastics	Gymnast awarded for his skills and contribution to gymnastics.
2011	Rajpal Singh	Hockey	Hockey athlete recognized for his role in India’s national team.
2011	Rakesh Kumar	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player honored for his excellence in the sport.
2011	Tejaswini Bai V.	Kabaddi	Female kabaddi athlete awarded for her performance.
2011	Somdev Devvarman	Lawn Tennis	Tennis player recognized for his international performance.
2011	Tejaswini Sawant	Shooting	Woman shooter awarded for her precision and competition record.
2011	Virdhawal Khade	Swimming	Swimmer honored for his speed and participation in major swimming events.
2011	Prasanta Karmakar	Swimming (Para)	Para swimmer recognized for his achievements in disabled sports.
2011	Sanjay Kumar	Volleyball	Volleyball player awarded for his contributions to the sport.
2011	Katulu Ravi Kumar	Weightlifting	Weightlifter honored for his strength and competitive presence.
2011	Ravinder Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler recognized for his performance at the national level.
2011	W. Sandhyarani Devi	Wushu	Wushu martial arts athlete awarded for her excellence.
2012	Deepika Kumari	Archery	Top Indian archer, lauded for her precision and international success.
2012	Bombayla Devi Laishram	Archery	Archer recognized for her consistency and contribution to women’s archery.
2012	Kavita Raut	Athletics	Long-distance runner awarded for her endurance and performance.
2012	Sudha Singh	Athletics	Track / cross-country athlete honored for her competitive spirit.
2012	Deepa Malik	Athletics (Para)	Para-athlete known for her resilience and achievements in disabled sport.
2012	Ramkaran Singh	Athletics (Para)	Para runner recognized for his performance in track events.
2012	Parupalli Kashyap	Badminton	Badminton player awarded for his success in national and international tournaments.
2012	Ashwini Ponnappa	Badminton	Top women shuttler, honored for her contribution to Indian badminton.
2012	Aditya Mehta	Billiards & Snooker	Cue-sports player recognized for his accomplishments in snooker.
2012	Vikas Krishan Yadav	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his strength and international-level performance.
2012	Yuvraj Singh	Cricket	Star all-rounder honored for his contributions to Indian cricket.
2012	Sardar Singh	Hockey	Hockey midfielder awarded for his long-term excellence.
2012	Yashpal Solanki	Judo	Judoka recognized for his competitive achievements in judo.
2012	Anup Kumar	Kabaddi	Kabaddi legend awarded for his key role in the sport.
2012	Samir Suhag	Polo	Polo player honored for his equestrian sportsmanship.
2012	Joydeep Karmakar	Shooting	Pistol shooter known for his precision at major tournaments.
2012	Annu Raj Singh	Shooting	Shooter recognized for her domestic and international performance.
2012	Omkar Singh	Shooting	Shooter honored for his contribution to Indian shooting sports.
2012	Dipika Pallikal	Squash	Squash player recognized for her excellence on the court.
2012	Sandeep Sejwal	Swimming	Swimmer honored for his performances in national competitions.
2012	Ngangbam Soniya Chanu	Weightlifting	Female weightlifter awarded for her strength and lifts.
2012	Rajender Kumar	Wrestling	Wrestler recognized for his competitive achievements.
2012	Geeta Phogat	Wrestling	Wrestler known for breaking barriers in Indian wrestling.
2012	Narsingh Yadav	Wrestling	Wrestler honored for his talent and international performance.
2013	Chekrovolu Swuro	Archery	Archer awarded for her contributions to Indian archery.
2013	Amit Kumar Saroha	Athletics (Para)	Para-athlete honoured for his performance in field events.
2013	P. V. Sindhu	Badminton	Young shuttler who later became a world champion; awarded early.
2013	Rupesh Shah	Billiards & Snooker	Cue-sports player recognized for his snooker accomplishments.
2013	Kavita Chahal	Boxing	Female boxer awarded for her national-level success.
2013	Abhijeet Gupta	Chess	Chess Grandmaster honored for his strategic skill.
2013	Virat Kohli	Cricket	Star batsman who would go on to become India’s captain; awarded early.
2013	Gaganjeet Bhullar	Golf	Golfer awarded for his performances in national and international tournaments.
2013	Saba Anjum Karim	Hockey	Female hockey player honoured for her contribution to Indian women’s hockey.
2013	Rajkumari Rathore	Shooting	Shooter awarded for her precision and competitive achievements.
2013	Joshna Chinappa	Squash	Squash champion recognized for her excellence on the court.
2013	Mouma Das	Table Tennis	Table tennis player honoured for her consistent performance.
2013	Dharmender Dalal	Wrestling	Wrestler recognized for his strength and achievements.
2013	Neha Rathi	Wrestling	Female wrestler honored for her contributions to the sport.
2014	Abhishek Verma	Archery	Archer awarded for his precision and consistency.
2014	Tintu Luka	Athletics	Middle-distance runner recognized for her performances.
2014	H. N. Girisha	Athletics	Para-athlete honored for his achievements despite disability.
2014	Valiyaveetil Diju	Badminton	Shuttler awarded for his contribution to Indian badminton.
2014	Geethu Anna Jose	Basketball	Basketball player recognized for her national-level impact.
2014	Jai Bhagwan	Boxing	Boxer honored for his competitive career in junior / senior levels.
2014	Manoj Kumar	Boxing	Boxer who won the award after legal action; recognized for his Commonwealth success.
2014	Ravichandran Ashwin	Cricket	All-rounder bowler awarded for his early contributions to Indian cricket.
2014	Anirban Lahiri	Golf	Indian golfer recognized for his international performances.
2014	Mamatha Poojary	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player awarded for her strong performance and team leadership.
2014	Saji Thomas	Rowing	Rower recognized for his achievements in national rowing.
2014	Heena Sidhu	Shooting	Female pistol shooter honored for her consistency and medal-winning.
2014	Anaka Alankamony	Squash	Squash player recognized for her performances on the court.
2014	Tom Joseph	Volleyball	Volleyball athlete awarded for his contributions to Indian volleyball.
2014	Renu Bala Chanu	Weightlifting	Lifesaving weightlifter recognized for her strength.
2014	Sunil Kumar Rana	Wrestling	Wrestler honored for his performance and dedication.
2015	Sandeep Kumar	Archery	Archer awarded for his consistent performance.
2015	M. R. Poovamma	Athletics	Sprinter recognized for her achievements in track events.
2015	Srikanth Kidambi	Badminton	Top-level shuttler awarded for his growing international success.
2015	Mandeep Jangra	Boxing	Boxer honored for his competitive performance.
2015	Rohit Sharma	Cricket	Cricketer awarded before his huge international fame.
2015	Dipa Karmakar	Gymnastics	Gymnast known for her vaulting skills and Olympic-level routines.
2015	P. R. Sreejesh	Hockey	Goalkeeper honored for his critical role in the Indian hockey team.
2015	Manjeet Chhillar	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player awarded for his impact in the sport.
2015	Abhilasha Mhatre	Kabaddi	Female kabaddi athlete recognized for her strength and skill.
2015	Anup Kumar Yama	Roller Skating	Roller skater honored for his national-level brilliance.
2015	Sawarn Singh	Rowing	Rower awarded for his performances in Indian rowing.
2015	Jitu Rai	Shooting	Shooter known for his accuracy and international outcomes.
2015	Sharath Gayakwad	Swimming (Para)	Para-swimmer recognized for his achievements in the pool.
2015	Sathish Sivalingam	Weightlifting	Weightlifter honored for his strength and competitive lifts.
2015	Babita Kumari	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for her commitment and championship wins.
2015	Bajrang Punia	Wrestling	Wrestler known for his rising talent and medal potential.
2015	Yumnam Sanathoi Devi	Wushu	Wushu athlete recognized for her martial arts achievements.
2016	Ajinkya Rahane	Cricket	Indian batsman awarded for his consistent performance in national and international cricket.
2016	Amit Kumar	Wrestling	Wrestler honoured for his strength and achievements in the ring.
2016	Apurvi Chandela	Shooting	Female shooter awarded for her precision and competitive excellence.
2016	Gurpreet Singh	Shooting	Shooter honoured for his consistent performance in national events.
2016	Sandeep Singh Maan	Para Athletics	Para-athlete awarded for his outstanding achievements in disability sports.
2016	Shiva Thapa	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his skill and contributions in the ring.
2016	Sourav Kothari	Billiards & Snooker	Cue-sport player honoured for his national level successes.
2016	Soumyajit Ghosh	Table Tennis	Table tennis athlete awarded for his excellence in the sport.
2016	Virender Singh	Wrestling	Wrestler recognized for his achievements and contribution to wrestling.
2017	Rajat Chauhan	Archery	Archer awarded for his precision and competitive achievements.
2017	Arokia Rajiv	Athletics	Middle-distance runner honoured for his international performances.
2017	Khushbir Kaur	Athletics	Racewalker awarded for her excellence in walking events.
2017	Mariyappan Thangavelu	Para Athletics	Paralympic high jumper, celebrated for his courage and performance.
2017	Varun Singh Bhati	Para Athletics	Para-athlete awarded for achievements in international competitions.
2017	Anthony Amalraj	Table Tennis	Table tennis player noted for his national and international play.
2017	Prakash Nanjappa	Shooting	Shooter awarded for his competitive success.
2017	Saketh Myneni	Lawn Tennis	Tennis player honored for his achievements on the court.
2017	Jasvir Singh	Kabaddi	Kabaddi player referred for his strong performance in the game.
2017	Bembem Devi Oinam	Football	Veteran woman footballer from Manipur; awarded for her long service.
2017	Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia	Golf	Golfer honoured for his contributions to Indian golf.
2018	Neeraj Chopra	Athletics	Javelin thrower awarded for his record-breaking performances.
2018	Hima Das	Athletics	Female sprinter recognized for her rise in Indian athletics.
2018	Jinson Johnson	Athletics	Middle-distance runner awarded for his national and international success.
2018	Ankur Dhama	Athletics (Para)	Para-athlete honored for his achievements in disability sports.
2018	Rohan Bopanna	Lawn Tennis	Doubles tennis champion awarded for his global performances.
2018	Ravi Rathore	Polo	Polo player recognized for his equestrian skill and contributions.
2019	Mohammed Anas Yahiya	Athletics	Long-distance runner awarded for his endurance and national titles.
2019	Swapna Barman	Athletics	Heptathlete recognized for her all-round performance.
2019	Tajinder Pal Singh Toor	Athletics	Shot putter awarded for his strength and consistent throws.
2019	Sundar Singh Gurjar	Athletics (Para)	Para-athlete honored for his success in throwing events.
2019	B. Sai Praneeth	Badminton	Badminton star awarded for his international competitiveness.
2019	Pramod Bhagat	Badminton (Para)	Para-badminton athlete honored for his medal-winning performances.
2019	Sonia Lather	Boxing	Female boxer awarded for her rise and performances in the ring.
2019	Ravindra Jadeja	Cricket	All-rounder cricketer recognized for his valuable contributions.
2019	Poonam Yadav	Cricket	Women’s leg-spinner honored for her performance and skill.
2019	Fouaad Mirza	Equestrian	Equestrian athlete honored for his show-jumping performances.
2019	Gurpreet Singh Sandhu	Football	Goalkeeper / player awarded for his role in Indian football.
2019	Ajay Thakur	Kabaddi	Kabaddi star recognized for his mat performance and leadership.
2020	Atanu Das	Archery	Recurve archer awarded for his precision and international representation.
2020	Dutee Chand	Athletics	Sprinter and women’s athletics icon; awarded for her speed and achievements.
2020	Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy	Badminton	Young doubles player recognized for his performance in badminton.
2020	Chirag Shetty	Badminton	Doubles specialist awarded for his international success.
2020	Vishesh Bhriguvanshi	Basketball	Veteran basketball player honored for his service to Indian basketball.
2020	Manish Kaushik	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his sustained performance and achievements.
2020	Lovlina Borgohain	Boxing	Female boxer known for her fight spirit and medal-winning attitude.
2020	Ishant Sharma	Cricket	Veteran fast bowler awarded for his long and successful career.
2020	Deepti Sharma	Cricket	Women’s all-rounder recognized for her contributions with bat and ball.
2021	Atanu Das	Archery	Archer awarded for his consistent performance in international archery.
2021	Dutee Chand	Athletics	Sprinter recognized for her speed and competitive performance.
2021	Sania Mirza	Tennis	Veteran tennis player honored for her career achievements.
2021	Bajrang Punia	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his fighting spirit and international success.
2021	Shiva Thapa	Boxing	Boxer awarded for his competitive achievements and resilience.
2021	Manish Kaushik	Boxing	Young boxer recognized for his rising career.
2021	Lovlina Borgohain	Boxing	Female boxer honored for her strength and performance.
2021	Mirabai Chanu	Weightlifting	Olympian weightlifter awarded for her achievements on international podiums.
2021	Rohit Sharma	Cricket	Cricketer awarded for his contributions to Indian cricket.
2021	Rani Rampal	Hockey	Women’s hockey player honored for her leadership and performance.
2022	Pooja Rani	Boxing	Boxer honored for her competitive performances.
2022	Arshdeep Singh	Athletics	Track athlete awarded for his contribution to athletics.
2022	Prajnesh Gunneswaran	Tennis	Tennis player recognized for his national and international performance.
2022	Apurvi Chandela	Shooting	Shooter awarded for precision and competitive excellence.
2022	Annu Rani	Athletics	Female track athlete honored for her achievements.
2022	Gaurav Solanki	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his rising talent and performance.
2022	Gurpreet Singh Sandhu	Football	Footballer honored for his performances in goal.
2022	Aditi Ashok	Golf	Golfer recognized for her international playing career.
2022	Sumit	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his achievements in wrestling.
2022	Manika Batra	Table Tennis	Table tennis champion honored for her competition success.
2023	Ojas Pravin Deotale	Archery	Archer awarded for his high performance and precision.
2023	Aditi Gopichand Swami	Archery	Young female archer recognized for her outstanding achievements.
2023	Murali Sreeshankar	Athletics	Long jumper / track athlete honored for his contributions.
2023	Parul Chaudhary	Athletics	Track athlete awarded for her performance in middle / long distance.
2023	Mohammad Hussamuddin	Boxing	Boxer recognized for his national and international success.
2023	R. Vaishali	Chess	Chess player awarded for her strategic play and achievements.
2023	Mohammed Shami	Cricket	Cricketer honored for his key role in Indian bowling.
2023	Anush Agarwalla	Equestrian	Equestrian athlete awarded for his performance in horse riding.
2023	Divyakriti Singh	Equestrian (Dressage)	Dressage rider honored for her elegance and skill.
2023	Diksha Dagar	Golf	Golfer awarded for her accomplishments in national and international golf.
2023	Krishan Bahadur Pathak	Hockey	Hockey goalkeeper recognized for his excellence under pressure.
2023	Sushila Chanu	Hockey	Hockey player awarded for her leadership and performance.
2023	Pawan Kumar	Kabaddi	Kabaddi athlete awarded for his strength and team impact.
2023	Ritu Negi	Kabaddi	Female Kabaddi player honored for her agility and skill.
2023	Nasreen Shaikh	Kho-Kho	Kho-Kho player awarded for her contributions to the sport.
2023	Pinki Singh	Lawn Bowls	Lawn Bowls athlete recognized for her excellence in the sport.
2023	Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar	Shooting	Shooter honored for his precision and medal-winning performances.
2023	Esha Singh	Shooting	Female shooter recognized for her outstanding contribution.
2023	Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu	Squash	Squash player awarded for his competitive spirit and success.
2023	Ayhika Mukherjee	Table Tennis	Table tennis athlete recognized for her international credentials.
2023	Sunil Kumar	Wrestling	Wrestler awarded for his strength, technique, and achievements.
2023	Antim Panghal	Wrestling	Female wrestler honored for her competitive excellence.
2023	Naorem Roshibina Devi	Wushu	Wushu martial artist recognized for her performance in combat sports.
2023	Sheetal Devi	Para-Archery	Young para-archer awarded for her remarkable achievement.
2023	Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy	Blind Cricket	Blind cricketer honored for his performance in disability cricket.
2023	Prachi Yadav	Para Canoeing	Para-canoeist awarded for her international representation.
2024	Jyothi Yarraji	Athletics	Indian sprinter awarded for her outstanding performance in national and international athletics.
2024	Annu Rani	Athletics	Veteran javelin thrower honoured for her consistency and leadership in athletics.
2024	Nitu Ghanghas	Boxing	Female boxer recognized for her achievements in national and international boxing.
2024	Saweety Boora	Boxing	Boxer honoured for her perseverance and success in ring.
2024	Vantika Agrawal	Chess	Chess player awarded for her strong performances in national tournaments.
2024	Salima Tete	Hockey	Hockey player recognized for her defensive skills and contribution to the national team.
2024	Abhishek (Hockey)	Hockey	Male hockey athlete awarded for his on-field performance and commitment.
2024	Sanjay (Hockey)	Hockey	Hockey player honoured for his role in the team and consistent performances.
2024	Jarmanpreet Singh	Hockey	Hockey player recognized for his strong play and leadership in the field.
2024	Sukhjeet Singh	Hockey	Hockey forward honored for his goal-scoring ability and competitive spirit.
2024	Rakesh Kumar	Para-Archery	Paralympic archer awarded for his precision and contributions to para-archery.
2024	Preeti Pal	Para-Athletics	Para-athlete honoured for her perseverance and achievements in disability sport.
2024	Deepthi Jeevanji	Para-Athletics	Young T20 class para-athlete recognized for her world-class performances.
2024	Ajeet Singh Yadav	Para-Athletics	Para-athlete awarded for his strength and consistency in international events.
2024	Sachin Sarjerao Khilari	Para-Athletics	Para-athlete honored for his dedication and performance in athletics.
2024	Dharambir Nain	Para-Athletics	Para-athlete awarded for his achievements and grit.
2024	Pranav Soorma	Para-Athletics	Para-athlete honored for his competitive results and leadership.
2024	Hokato Hotozhe Sema	Para-Athletics	Para-athlete recognized for his performance in high-competition events.
2024	Simran Sharma	Para-Athletics	Para-athlete awarded for her resilience and national-level performance.
2024	Navdeep Singh	Para-Athletics	Para-athlete honored for his contribution and athletic achievements.
2024	Nitesh Kumar	Para-Badminton	Para-badminton player recognized for his skill and international performance.
2024	Thulasimathi Murugesan	Para-Badminton	Female para-shuttler awarded for her excellence and competitive spirit.
2024	Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan	Para-Badminton	Young para-badminton athlete honored for her achievements.
2024	Manisha Ramadass	Para-Badminton	Para-badminton star awarded for her international successes.
2024	Kapil Parmar	Para-Judo	Paralympic judoka honored for his resilience and international performance.
2024	Mona Agarwal	Para-Shooting	Female shooter awarded for her precision and contributions to para-shooting.
2024	Rubina Francis	Para-Shooting	Para-shooter honored for her competitive achievements and growth.
2024	Swapnil Suresh Kusale	Shooting	Shooter recognized for his consistency and competitive spirit.
2024	Sarabjot Singh	Shooting	Shooter awarded for his performance in national competitions.
2024	Abhay Singh	Squash	Squash player honored for his dedication and success.
2024	Sajan Prakash	Swimming	Swimmer awarded for his contribution in competitive swimming.
2024	Aman Sehrawat	Wrestling	Wrestler honored for his strength and achievements on the mat.