President Droupadi Murmu presents Arjuna Awards 2025 to hockey stars Lalremsiami, Rajkumar Pal and kabaddi players Pooja and Surjeet.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Arjuna Awards 2025 to four outstanding athletes from hockey and kabaddi, recognising their remarkable contributions and achievements in international sports. The award recipients include kabaddi players Pooja and Surjeet, along with Indian hockey stars Lalremsiami and Rajkumar Pal. The ceremony honoured their consistent performances and contributions to India’s success at major international sporting events.
The prestigious awards recognise athletes who have demonstrated excellence, discipline, leadership and sportsmanship through their performances.
Pooja and Surjeet Honoured for Kabaddi Achievements
Kabaddi player Pooja received the Arjuna Award 2025 for her impressive performances at international competitions. She has represented India in major tournaments and won medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Sixth Asian Kabaddi Championship.
The President of India’s official X account shared the recognition, highlighting Pooja’s contribution to Indian kabaddi and her achievements on the international stage.
Another kabaddi player, Surjeet, was also honoured with the Arjuna Awards 2025 for his outstanding performances. He has earned medals at the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Busan Asian Kabaddi Championship, strengthening India’s position in the sport.
Both athletes have played an important role in bringing recognition to Indian kabaddi through their achievements in international competitions.
Lalremsiami and Rajkumar Pal Recognised for Hockey Excellence
Indian women’s hockey player Lalremsiami received the Arjuna Award in recognition of her contribution to India’s medal-winning performances at major international tournaments.
Her achievements include representing India in competitions such as the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Asian Champions Trophy. Her consistent performances have made her an important member of the Indian women’s hockey team.
Hockey player Rajkumar Pal was also presented with the award by President Droupadi Murmu. He was recognised for his contributions to Indian hockey and his achievements at international events.
Rajkumar Pal has won medals at the Paris Olympics and the Hulunbuir Asian Champions Trophy. His performances have contributed to India’s success in international hockey.
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Arjuna Awards 2025: List of Other Award Winners
Apart from these four athletes, several other sportspersons were selected for the Arjuna Award 2025 across different sporting disciplines.
The award recipients include:
– Athletics: Tejaswin Shankar, Muhammad Ajmal Variyathodi and Priyanka Goswami.
– Badminton: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand.
– Boxing: Narender.
– Chess: Vidit Santosh Gujarathi and Divya Jitendra Deshmukh.
– Deaf Shooting: Dhanush Srikanth.
– Hockey: Lalremsiami and Rajkumar Pal.
– Kabaddi: Surjeet and Pooja.
– Para-Shooting: Rudransh Khandelwal and Ekta Bhyan.
– Rowing: Arvind Singh.
– Shooting: Akhil Sheoran.
Former Indian footballer and coach Arumainayagam was also selected for the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) for his contribution to sports.
What Is the Arjuna Award?
The Arjuna Award is one of India’s prestigious national sports honours. It is presented annually to recognise outstanding achievements in sports and games.
The award is given to athletes based on their performances over the previous four years, along with their leadership qualities, discipline and sportsmanship.
The selection process is based on recommendations made by a committee chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra. The government also recognises outstanding coaches through the Dronacharya Award for their consistent efforts in developing athletes and helping them achieve success in international competitions.
The Arjuna Awards 2025 highlight India’s growing sporting achievements and recognise athletes who have brought pride to the country through their dedication, hard work and performances.
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