National Sports Awards 2025 Announced
30 August 2026
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National Sports Awards 2025 Announced
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025 on 18 August 2026. Based on the recommendations of a Selection Committee chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra, the Government selected sportspersons, coaches and institutions for different national honours. Significantly, no sportsperson was selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2025.
Major Awardees
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National Sports Awards 2025 announced by Ministry of Youth Affairs. 17 sportspersons selected for Arjuna Award; no Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardee. Details on selection criteria and sporting excellence.
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