The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest sporting honor, recognizing athletes for their exceptional performances in various sports. This prestigious award acknowledges their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the sporting world. The 2024-2025 Khel Ratna winners are celebrated for their incredible achievements, inspiring millions of sports enthusiasts across the country.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where these remarkable athletes will be honored for their contributions. From chess to hockey, shooting to para-athletics, the Khel Ratna Award recipients have set new records and brought India to the global stage.
In this blog, we bring you the full list of Khel Ratna Award winners for 2024-2025, showcasing their names, sports, and the incredible feats that earned them this prestigious honor. Their stories of perseverance and success will motivate the next generation of athletes to aim higher and push their limits.
Join us as we celebrate the champions of Indian sports and explore their journeys that led them to this remarkable achievement. Stay tuned to learn about the shining stars who continue to elevate Indian sports to new heights!
Full List Nominated of All Khel Ratna Award 2024-2025 – GK Questions
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024
S. No.
Name
Discipline
1.
Shri Gukesh D
Chess
2.
Shri Harmanpreet Singh
Hockey
3.
Shri Praveen Kumar
Para-Athletics
4.
Ms. Manu Bhaker
Shooting
Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2024
S. No.
Name
Discipline
1.
Ms. Jyothi Yarraji
Athletics
2.
Ms. Annu Rani
Athletics
3.
Ms. Nitu
Boxing
4.
Ms. Saweety
Boxing
5.
Ms. Vantika Agrawal
Chess
6.
Ms. Salima Tete
Hockey
7.
Shri Abhishek
Hockey
8.
Shri Sanjay
Hockey
9.
Shri Jarmanpreet Singh
Hockey
10.
Shri Sukhjeet Singh
Hockey
11.
Shri Rakesh Kumar
Para-Archery
12.
Ms. Preeti Pal
Para-Athletics
13.
Ms. Jeevanji Deepthi
Para-Athletics
14.
Shri Ajeet Singh
Para-Athletics
15.
Shri Sachin Sarjerao Khilari
Para-Athletics
16.
Shri Dharambir
Para-Athletics
17.
Shri Pranav Soorma
Para-Athletics
18.
Shri H Hokato Sema
Para-Athletics
19.
Ms. Simran
Para-Athletics
20.
Shri Navdeep
Para-Athletics
21.
Shri Nitesh Kumar
Para-Badminton
22.
Ms. Thulasimathi Murugesan
Para-Badminton
23.
Ms. Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan
Para-Badminton
24.
Ms. Manisha Ramadass
Para-Badminton
25.
Shri Kapil Parmar
Para-Judo
26.
Ms. Mona Agarwal
Para-Shooting
27.
Ms. Rubina Francis
Para-Shooting
28.
Shri Swapnil Suresh Kusale
Shooting
29.
Shri Sarabjot Singh
Shooting
30.
Shri Abhay Singh
Squash
31.
Shri Sajan Prakash
Swimming
32.
Shri Aman
Wrestling
Arjuna Awards (Lifetime) for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2024
S. No.
Name
Discipline
1.
Shri Sucha Singh
Athletics
2.
Shri Murlikant Rajaram Petkar
Para-Swimming
Dronacharya Awards for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2024
S. No.
Name
Discipline
1.
Shri Jaspal Rana
Shooting
2.
Shri Pullela Gopichand
Badminton
3.
Shri Satpal Singh
Wrestling
4.
Ms. Sandhya Gurung
Boxing
5.
Shri Subramanian Raman
Table Tennis
Dronacharya Awards (Lifetime) for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2024
S. No.
Name
Discipline
1.
Shri Om Prakash Bhardwaj
Boxing
2.
Shri Harendra Singh
Hockey
3.
Shri Sukhdev Singh Pannu
Athletics
Dhyan Chand Awards for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games 2024
S. No.
Name
Discipline
1.
Shri Kuldip Singh Bhullar
Athletics
2.
Ms. Shiny Wilson
Athletics
3.
Shri M.M. Somaya
Hockey
4.
Shri Rajinder Singh
Wrestling
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2024
Category
Entity Name
Identification and Nurturing of Budding and Young Talent
Reliance Foundation
Encouragement to Sports through Corporate Social Responsibility
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2024
S. No.
University Name
1.
Guru Nanak Dev University
These awards recognize the dedication and achievements of India’s sports community over the past year.
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