President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious National Sports Awards for 2025 at a dignified ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. On this occasion, 17 outstanding athletes from across the country were honored with the ‘Arjuna Award’ for their remarkable performances. Among those honored were decathlon athlete Tejaswin Shankar, FIDE World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh, and Paralympic medalists. Additionally, veteran Indian footballer Isaiah Arumainayagam was honored with the Lifetime Arjuna Award for his lifelong contribution to sports, while top coaches received the Dronacharya Award.
