National Sports Awards 2025 announced; Divya Deshmukh, Gayatri Gopichand, Narender among 17 named for Arjuna Awards
The Sports Ministry, however, did not name any athlete for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award this year
The National Sports Awards 2025 were announced on August 18, 2026, after a long delay, marking the first time no sportsperson received the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Just 17 athletes were recognized for their sporting excellence, the lowest number since 2017. Among the recipients were Divya Deshmukh and Gayatri Gopichand, along with Narender.
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