Arjuna Award 2024 Winners List: The Arjuna Award 2024 honors 32 athletes from several disciplines, including athletics, boxing, and para-sports, for outstanding performances. With a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, these recipients highlight India’s sporting progress, inspiring future generations to thrive in sports and contribute to the country’s global success.
The Arjuna Award, one of India’s highest sporting honors, celebrates excellent athletic and game exploits. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports revealed the recipients of the 2024 Arjuna Award, which recognizes athletes’ achievements across all disciplines. The awards ceremony is slated for January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the President of India will present the honors.
The Arjuna Award, established in 1961, seeks to recognize athletes who consistently provide great performances in national and international events. It also focuses on traits such as leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline. This year, 32 athletes were rewarded with the accolade.
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Arjuna Award 2024 Winners List
| S.No | Name | Sport Discipline |
| 1 | Jyothi Yarraji | Athletics |
| 2 | Annu Rani | Athletics |
| 3 | Nitu Ghangas | Boxing |
| 4 | Saweety Boora | Boxing |
| 5 | Vantika Agarwal | Chess |
| 6 | Salima Tete | Hockey |
| 7 | Abhishek | Hockey |
| 8 | Sanjay | Hockey |
| 9 | Jarmanpreet Singh | Hockey |
| 10 | Sukhjeet Singh | Hockey |
| 11 | Rakesh Kumar | Para-Archery |
| 12 | Preeti Pal | Para-Athletics |
| 13 | Jeevanji Deepthi | Para-Athletics |
| 14 | Ajeet Singh | Para-Athletics |
| 15 | Sachin Sarjerao Khilari | Para-Athletics |
| 16 | Dharambir | Para-Athletics |
| 17 | Pranav Soorma | Para-Athletics |
| 18 | H Hokato Sema | Para-Athletics |
| 19 | Simran | Para-Athletics |
| 20 | Navdeep Singh | Para-Athletics |
| 21 | Nitesh Kumar | Para-Badminton |
| 22 | Thulasimathi Murugesan | Para-Badminton |
| 23 | Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan | Para-Badminton |
| 24 | Manisha Ramadass | Para-Badminton |
| 25 | Kapil Parmar | Para-Judo |
| 26 | Mona Agarwal | Para-Shooting |
| 27 | Rubina Francis | Para-Shooting |
| 28 | Swapnil Kusale | Shooting |
| 29 | Sarabjot Singh | Shooting |
| 30 | Abhay Singh | Squash |
| 31 | Sajan Prakash | Swimming |
| 32 | Aman Sehrawat | Wrestling |
Lifetime Achievement Awardees
In addition to the usual Arjuna Award, two athletes have been honored with the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) for outstanding contributions throughout their careers:
| Name | Sport Discipline |
| Sucha Singh | Athletics |
| Murlikant Petkar | Para-Swimming |
Awards Significance
The Arjuna Awards recognize individual excellence and encourage aspiring athletes to strive for greatness. The honor encourages athletes to improve their performance and contribute to India’s sporting legacy on a global scale.
The announcement of Arjuna Award winners for 2024 demonstrates that India is rapidly rising as a sporting powerhouse. With such a diverse range of sports represented, the awards highlight Indian athletes’ dedication and talent. In preparing to accept their awards, these recipients serve as role models for future generations of athletes.
Arjuna Award 2024 FAQs
How much is the cash prize for the Arjuna Award?
The awardees of the Arjuna Award get Rs 15 lakh.
What is the benefit of getting the Arjuna Award?
The award includes a bronze Arjuna figurine, a certificate, a ceremonial robe, and Rs 15 lakh in cash. The President of India grants awards to athletes in various categories.
Who can receive the Arjuna Award?
The ‘Arjuna Award for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games’ is granted to individuals who have demonstrated leadership, sportsmanship, and discipline throughout the past four years.