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      • The Arjuna Award, officially known as Arjuna Awards given for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games, is the second-highest sporting honour of India, the highest being the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The award is named after Arjuna, one of the characters of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata of ancient India.
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    The Arjuna Award, officially known as Arjuna Awards given for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games, is the second-highest sporting honour of India, the highest being the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

  3. Before the introduction of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 1991–1992, the Arjuna award was the highest sporting honour of India. As of 2020, the award comprises "a bronze statuette of Arjuna, certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash prize of ₹ 15 lakh (US$18,000)."

    • Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023. S. No. Name of the sportsperson* Discipline 1. Shri Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty. Badminton 2. Shri Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj.
    • Arjuna Awards for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2023. S. No. Name of the sportsperson. Discipline. Shri Ojas Pravin Deotale. Archery. Ms Aditi Gopichand Swami.
    • Dronacharya Award for outstanding coaches in Sports and Games 2023. Regular Category: S. No. Name of the Coach. Discipline. Shri Lalit Kumar. Wrestling. Shri R. B. Ramesh.
    • Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime achievement in Sports and Games 2023: S. No. Name of the sportsperson. Discipline. Ms Manjusha Kanwar. Badminton. Shri Vineet Kumar Sharma.
  4. Jan 9, 2024 · President Droupadi Murmu presented the Arjuna Award to 26 athletes on Tuesday for outstanding performance in sports and games. The award is named after Arjuna, a symbol of hard work, dedication and concentration, from the epic Mahabharata.

  5. Jan 9, 2024 · 26 sportspersons received the Arjuna Award on January 9, 2024 from Droupadi Murmu, the President of India. The list mostly features athletes from the Asian Games 2023 where India made history by winning over 100 medals in a single edition of the event.

  6. Jan 12, 2024 · The Arjuna Award, officially known as the Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games, is also the second-highest sporting honor in India.

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