Khel Ratna, a lifetime achievement, and seven Arjuna awardees from South

Featured By Ajay Tomar November 30, 2022 Read the article

A total of 26 sportspersons across several sports received the 2022 National Sports Awards from President Droupadi Murmu on 30 November.

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Indian table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal Achanta from Chennai received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

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Seven sportspersons from South India received the Arjuna Award among the 25 winners across India.

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This included triple-jumper Eldhose Paul and shuttler Prannoy HS from Kerala.

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Telangana boxer Nikhat Zareen and paddler Sreeja Akula also received the award.

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From Tamil Nadu, chess player R Praggnanandhaa, shooter Elavenil Valarivan, and para-badminton player Jerlin Anika J were awarded.

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The athletes received a bronze statuette of Arjuna, a certificate, and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh.

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The Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award was given to former Indian international kabaddi player BC Suresh from Karnataka.

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He was awarded for winning two gold medals in the 2002 Asian Games and 2004 World Cup.

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