On January 9, 2024, the President of India presented the National Sports Awards 2023 at a distinguished ceremony held at 11:00 AM in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023
This table showcases the recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for 2023, acknowledging their remarkable performance in badminton over the past four years.
| Recipient | Sport |
|---|---|
| Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj | Badminton |
| Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty | Badminton |
Arjuna Awards 2023
The Arjuna Awards are conferred for exceptional performance over the last four years, demonstrating sportsmanship, discipline, and leadership qualities. The recipients for 2023 are:
| 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 distinguishes between recipients in the regular and lifetime categories for the Dronacharya Award in 2023 across various sports disciplines.
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 |
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 acknowledges 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
This table provides information about the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2023, highlighting the achievements of different universities:
| 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 |
Guru Nanak Dev University secured the highest honor, followed by Lovely Professional University and Kurukshetra University as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The selection committee, led by Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, reviewed nominations submitted through an online portal. The committee included prominent sportspersons and individuals with significant experience in sports journalism.