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Ministry of Sports announces Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards 2025

Awards | Dated: 01 Nov 2025

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, on November 1, 2025, announced the National Sports Awards 2025. This year, two exceptional athletes have been selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor. Additionally, 25 athletes were named for the Arjuna Award for outstanding performance.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for spectacular and outstanding performance over the previous four years.
  • The Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding performance for four years at the international level.
  • The awards will be presented by the President of India at a later ceremony.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The Khel Ratna awardee receives a medallion, a certificate, and a cash prize of ?25 lakh.
  • The selection committee is headed by a retired Supreme Court judge or a prominent sports personality.
  • The Dronacharya Award is presented to outstanding coaches in sports.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which is India's highest sporting honor, announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports?

Correct Answer: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

🚀 Quick Recap:

About National Sports Awards

  • (i) Khel Ratna: Instituted 1991-92 (as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna) (ii) Arjuna Award: Instituted 1961 (iii) Dronacharya Award: For coaches, instituted 1985.