In a ceremony that brought together the finest champions of grit, determination, and athletic brilliance, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2025 today at the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The glittering event served as a powerful tribute to the relentless dedication of India’s top sports personalities, visionary coaches, daring adventure enthusiasts, and organisations that have tirelessly championed sports promotion across the country.
Recognising Mastery Across Disciplines
The prestigious honours span multiple categories to recognise excellence at every level of the sporting and adventure ecosystem:
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Dronacharya Awards, 2025: Honouring the legendary mentors and coaches whose strategic brilliance, patience, and unwavering guidance transform talented athletes into world-class champions.
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Arjuna Awards, 2025: Celebrating outstanding performance, consistency, and sportsmanship displayed by India’s elite athletes on national and international stages over the past year.
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Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards, 2024: Recognising individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage, endurance, and a spirit of risk-taking in land, sea, and air adventures.
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Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, 2025: Commending corporate entities, sports boards, and organisations for their vital role in nurturing grassroots talent and building sports infrastructure.
A Legacy of Inspiration
Addressing the gathering, dignitaries and sports enthusiasts alike praised the remarkable achievements of the awardees, whose journeys continue to inspire millions of young Indians. As the Tricolour flies high across global arenas, events like the National Sports and Adventure Awards reinforce India’s rising stature as a global sports powerhouse, fueled by passion, discipline, and uncompromising hard work.
