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The Padma Awards 2026 winners list, announced by the Government of India on Republic Day, features 131 recipients across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The 2026 edition stands out for its breadth: legends honoured posthumously, a sitting cricketer recognised mid-career, a Malayalam superstar receiving his first national civilian honour, and grassroots workers from […]

Former India captain Rohit Sharma was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, 2026. The award recognises nearly two decades of outstanding contribution to Indian cricket. The timing carried special significance. Rohit received the honour exactly 19 years after making his international debut for

India has produced over 300 Arjuna Award winners since 1961. Yet every year, dozens of eligible athletes miss out, not because their performance is lacking, but because they do not know the process. This guide covers everything you need: eligibility, the scoring matrix, the step-by-step application, and what happens after you submit. What Is the

India’s highest sporting honour has been awarded to 65 athletes across more than three decades, recognising excellence in cricket, hockey, chess, athletics, shooting, wrestling, and beyond. First presented in 1991–92 as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, it was renamed on 6 August 2021 in honour of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. The most recent

India’s National Sports Awards are the government’s highest recognition for athletic excellence, coaching, and sports promotion. Presented annually by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, these honors are administered by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and cover everything from Olympic medals to grassroots development. This guide covers every major award, its history,

The Arjuna Award 2026 will honor 24 athletes across various sports disciplines. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the nominations in December 2025, with Hardik Singh (hockey) as the sole Khel Ratna nominee. This guide covers the complete list of nominees, recent winners from the 2024 awards, eligibility criteria, prize money, and everything

Sports have always brought magic to India, uniting millions in celebration, heartbreak, and pure joy. The fans feel so connected to their sport that they can stay up late at night, catching their team play an overseas game. Such is the popularity of a few sports in India. Cricket leads as one of the most

Tejaswin Shankar is one of India’s top track and field athletes, known for his achievements in high jump, heptathlon, and decathlon.  Born on December 21, 1998, in Delhi, he initially dreamt of cricket but later discovered his talent in athletics, quickly becoming a national record-holder. Blessed with height and agility, Shankar broke the national high

Upcoming sports events in India 2026 feature a strong mix of cricket, athletics, badminton, golf, and multi-sport competitions. Major tournaments like the Indian Premier League 2026 headline the calendar, along with key international and national events hosted in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. This guide highlights the biggest events with schedules, venues, and

Across those 18 editions, Indian athletes have collected a cumulative total of 564 medals, 203 gold, 190 silver, and 171 bronze, placing the country 4th on the all-time Commonwealth Games medal table, behind Australia, England, and Canada. Shooting has historically been India’s most prolific discipline, contributing 135 of those 564 medals, while wrestling and weightlifting