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Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Selected for "Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna 2025".

Awards | Dated: 24 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2025. Badminton duo Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have been selected for the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honor. They were recognized for their historic gold at the Asian Games and multiple BWF World Tour titles.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Cricketer Mohammed Shami and Archer Sheetal Devi are among the 26 athletes selected for the Arjuna Award.
  • The Dronacharya Award (Lifetime Category) will be conferred upon Bhaskaran E (Kabaddi) and Jayanta Kumar Pushilal (Table Tennis).
  • The awards will be presented by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2026.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna.
  • Winners: Chirag Shetty & Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.
  • Sport: Badminton.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who are the recipients of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2025?

Correct Answer: Chirag Shetty & Satwiksairaj Rankireddy

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Sports Awards

  • Highest Honor – Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
  • First Winner – Viswanathan Anand (1991-92)