National Sports Awards 2023: Check Complete List of Winners

On January 9, 2024, the President of India will present the National Sports Awards 2023 at a distinguished ceremony set to take place at 11:00 AM in Rashtrapati Bhavan. This year, 26 athletes will be honored with the Arjuna Awards for their exceptional achievements in Sports and Games for the year 2023. As stated in a press release by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the selection of the awardees follows thorough evaluation and recommendations by the Committee, with the final list being compiled by the Government. The National Sports Awards are an annual event, celebrating and acknowledging outstanding contributions and performances in the field of sports.

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023

This table lists the recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2023, highlighting their outstanding performance in the field of badminton over the past four years.

Recipient	Sport
Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj	Badminton
Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty	Badminton

Arjuna Awards 2023:

The award is conferred for great performance over a time period of the last four years and for demonstrating qualities of sportsmanship, a sense of discipline, and leadership.

Recipient	Sport
Ms. Aditi Gopichand Swami	Archery
Shri Ojas Pravin Deotale	Archery
Ms. Parul Chaudhary	Athletics
Shri Sreeshankar M	Athletics
Shri Mohameed Hussamuddin	Boxing
Shri Mohammed Shami	Cricket
Ms. R Vaishali	Chess
Ms. Divyakriti Singh	Equestrian Dressage
Shri Anush Agarwalla	Equestrian
Ms. Diksha Dagar	Golf
Ms. Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu	Hockey
Shri Krishan Bahadur Pathak	Hockey
Ms. Ritu Negi	Kabaddi
Shri Pawan Kumar	Kabaddi
Ms. Nasreen	Kho-Kho
Ms. Pinki	Lawn Bowls
Ms. Esha Singh	Shooting
Shri Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar	Shooting
Shri Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu	Squash
Ms. Ayhika Mukherjee	Table Tennis
Ms. Antim	Wrestling
Shri Sunil Kumar	Wrestling
Ms. Naorem Roshibina Devi	Wushu
Ms. Sheetal Devi	Para Archery
Shri Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy	Blind Cricket
Ms. Prachi Yadav	Para Canoeing

Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2023

This table showcases the recipients of the Dronacharya Award for 2023, distinguishing between those recognized in the regular category and those honored in the lifetime category, across various sports disciplines.

For the Regular Category:

Recipient	Sport
Shri Lalit Kumar	Wrestling
Shri R. B. Ramesh	Chess
Shri Maheveer Prasad Saini	Para Athletics
Shri Shivendra Singh	Hockey
Shri Ganesh Prabhakar Devrukhkar	Mallakhamb

For the Lifetime Category:

Recipient	Sport
Shri Jashkirat Singh Grewal	Golf
Shri Bhaskaran E	Kabaddi
Shri Jayanta Kumar Pushilal	Table Tennis

Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games 2023:

This table lists the recipients of the Dhyan Chand Award for 2023, recognizing their significant contributions to sports both during their active career and post-retirement.

Recipient	Sport
Ms. Manjusha Kanwar	Badminton
Shri Vineet Kumar Sharma	Hockey
Ms. Kavitha Selvaraj	Kabaddi

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023:

Here’s the information about the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023, formatted into a table:

University	Achievement
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar	Overall Winning University
Lovely Professional University, Punjab	1st Runner-Up University
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra	2nd Runner-Up University

This table lists the universities that were recognized for their performance in inter-university tournaments, with Guru Nanak Dev University achieving the highest honor, followed by Lovely Professional University and Kurukshetra University as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The applications for these awards were submitted through an online portal, and the selection committee, headed by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, reviewed a large number of nominations. The committee included prominent sportspersons and individuals with significant experience in sports journalism.

Questions Related to Exams

Q1. When will the National Sports Awards 2023 be presented?

Ans. The National Sports Awards 2023 will be presented on January 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President of India.

Q2. How many athletes will be honored with the Arjuna Awards for the year 2023?

Ans. A total of 26 athletes will be honored with the Arjuna Awards for their exceptional achievements in Sports and Games for the year 2023.

Q3. What is the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, and who are the recipients for 2023?

Ans. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is conferred for the most outstanding performance in sports by a sportsperson over the last four years. The recipients for 2023 are Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj and Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty for Badminton.

Q4. What are the criteria for receiving the Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2023?

Ans. The Arjuna Awards are conferred for great performance over the last four years, demonstrating qualities of sportsmanship, a sense of discipline, and leadership.

Q5. Who are the recipients of the Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2023 in the Regular Category?

Ans. The recipients for the Regular Category of Dronacharya Award 2023 are Shri Lalit Kumar (Wrestling), Shri R. B. Ramesh (Chess), Shri Maheveer Prasad Saini (Para Athletics), Shri Shivendra Singh (Hockey), and Shri Ganesh Prabhakar Devrukhkar (Mallakhamb).

Q6. Who are the recipients of the Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2023 in the Lifetime Category?

Ans. The recipients for the Lifetime Category of Dronacharya Award 2023 are Shri Jashkirat Singh Grewal (Golf), Shri Bhaskaran E (Kabaddi), and Shri Jayanta Kumar Pushilal (Table Tennis).

Q7. What is the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement, and who are the recipients for 2023?

Ans. The Dhyan Chand Award is conferred to honor sportspersons who have contributed to the field of sports through their performance and continue to contribute even post-retirement. The recipients for 2023 are Ms. Manjusha Kanwar (Badminton), Shri Vineet Kumar Sharma (Hockey), and Ms. Kavitha Selvaraj (Kabaddi).

Q8. What is the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy, and who are the winners for 2023?

Ans. The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is awarded to the overall high-performing university in inter-university tournaments. The winners for 2023 are Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Overall Winning University), Lovely Professional University, Punjab (1st Runner-Up University), and Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (2nd Runner-Up University).

Q9. How were the applications for the National Sports Awards invited and selected?

Ans. The applications for the awards were invited through an online portal. Coaches, entities, and sportspersons were allowed to self-apply. The selection committee, led by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, reviewed the applications and nominations, considering the recommendations and evaluations.

Q10. Who is the head of the selection committee for the National Sports Awards 2023?

Ans. The selection committee for the National Sports Awards 2023 is headed by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India.