Khel Ratna 2024: Complete List of Winners
The recipients of the 2024 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards have been announced, with four exceptional athletes being recognized for their outstanding achievements. Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Praveen Kumar will receive India’s highest sporting honor at a special ceremony on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Khel Ratna Award Winners
| Name | Discipline | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Manu Bhaker | Shooting | Double Olympic medalist; first Indian woman to win two medals in a single Olympics |
| D Gukesh | Chess | Youngest-ever world chess champion |
| Harmanpreet Singh | Hockey | Led India to consecutive Olympic bronze medals |
| Praveen Kumar | Para-Athletics | Gold medal in men’s high jump at Paralympics with a record-breaking jump |
Arjuna Awardees
In addition to the Khel Ratna recipients, 32 athletes, including 17 para-athletes, have been selected for the prestigious Arjuna Awards. These awards recognize their significant contributions to their respective sports. Below is the complete list of Arjuna Awardees:
| Name | Discipline |
|---|---|
| Jyothi Yarraji | Athletics |
| Annu Rani | Athletics |
| Nitu | Boxing |
| Saweety | Boxing |
| Vantika Agrawal | Chess |
| Salima Tete | Hockey |
| Abhishek | Hockey |
| Sanjay | Hockey |
| Jarmanpreet Singh | Hockey |
| Sukhjeet Singh | Hockey |
| Rakesh Kumar | Para-Archery |
| Preeti Pal | Para-Athletics |
| Jeevanji Deepthi | Para-Athletics |
| Ajeet Singh | Para-Athletics |
| Sachin Sarjerao Khilari | Para-Athletics |
| Dharambir | Para-Athletics |
| Pranav Soorma | Para-Athletics |
| H Hokato Sema | Para-Athletics |
| Simran | Para-Athletics |
| Navdeep | Para-Athletics |
| Nitesh Kumar | Para-Badminton |
| Thulasimathi Murugesan | Para-Badminton |
| Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan | Para-Badminton |
| Manisha Ramadass | Para-Badminton |
| Kapil Parmar | Para-Judo |
| Mona Agarwal | Para-Shooting |
| Rubina Francis | Para-Shooting |
| Swapnil Suresh Kusale | Shooting |
| Sarabjot Singh | Shooting |
| Abhay Singh | Squash |
| Sajan Prakash | Swimming |
| Aman | Wrestling |
Lifetime Achievement Awards
The government also announced special recognition under the Arjuna Awards (lifetime category) for veterans Sucha Singh (athletics) and Murlikant Rajaram Petkar (para-swimming). Their lifelong contributions to sports have left an indelible mark on Indian athletics.
Dronacharya Awardees
Coaches have also been honored under the Dronacharya Awards in both regular and lifetime categories. Below is the list of recipients:
| Name | Discipline | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Subhash Rana | Para-Shooting | Regular |
| Deepali Deshpande | Shooting | Regular |
| Sandeep Sangwan | Hockey | Regular |
| Muralidharan | Badminton | Lifetime |
| Armando Agnelo Colaco | Football | Lifetime |
Ceremony Details
The awards ceremony will take place on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President of India will present the awards to the winners, celebrating their remarkable contributions to Indian sports.
The recognition of these athletes and coaches not only highlights their individual achievements but also underscores India’s growing prominence on the global sports stage.
