India’s World Cup Sensation Mohammed Shami gets prestigious Arjuna Award

Mohammed Shami gets prestigious Arjuna Award for his outstanding performance in cricket!

The award, bestowed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, recognizes Shami’s consistent and impactful contributions to Indian cricket across formats.

He will be officially presented with the award by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2024.

Mohammed Shami gets prestigious Arjuna Award

Shami’s journey to this honor has been remarkable. He has overcome numerous challenges and setbacks to establish himself as a world-class fast bowler. His dedication, hard work, and talent have paid off handsomely, earning him accolades and respect from around the globe.

Shami’s achievements that contributed to his Arjuna Award recognition:

  • Leading wicket-taker at the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup: Shami was instrumental in India’s dominant run to the World Cup final, spearheading the bowling attack with a staggering 24 wickets in just seven matches. His swing bowling and seam movement proved unplayable for many batsmen.
  • Consistent performer across formats: Shami has displayed remarkable consistency in all three formats of the game – Test cricket, One-Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals. He has adapted his skills and strategies to excel in each format, becoming a valuable asset to the Indian team.
  • Exhibiting exemplary sportsmanship and leadership: Shami is known for his calm demeanor and positive attitude on the field. He leads by example with his work ethic and professionalism, inspiring his teammates and earning the respect of his opponents.

Shami’s Arjuna Award is a testament to his immense talent and tireless dedication to the sport. He is a role model for aspiring cricketers in India and around the world, and his achievements will continue to inspire future generations.

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Arjuna Awardees for 2023

Mohammed Shami gets prestigious Arjuna Award
Name of the PlayerSport
Ojas Pravin DeotaleArchery
Aditi Gopichand SwamiArchery
Murali SreeshankarAthletics
Parul ChaudharyAthletics
Mohameed HussamuddinBoxing
R VaishaliChess
Mohammed ShamiCricket
Anush AgarwallaEquestrian
Divyakriti SinghEquestrian Dressage
Diksha DagarGolf
Krishan Bahadur PathakHockey
Sushila ChanuHockey
Pawan KumarKabaddi
Ritu NegiKabaddi
NasreenKho-Kho
PinkiLawn Bowls
Aishwary Pratap Singh TomarShooting
Esha SinghShooting
Harinder Pal Singh SandhuSquash
Ayhika MukherjeeTable Tennis
Sunil KumarWrestling
AntimWrestling
Naorem Roshibina DeviWushu
Sheetal DeviPara Archery
Illuri Ajay Kumar ReddyBlind Cricket
Prachi YadavPara Canoeing

Dronacharya Award for outstanding coaches

The Dronacharya Award is a prestigious honor bestowed upon outstanding coaches in India. It recognizes their exceptional contribution to training and developing athletes who excel at the national and international level. Here’s a breakdown of the award:

Dronacharya Award 2016 Winners
NameCategory
Lalit KumarDronacharya Award (Regular)
RB RameshDronacharya Award (Regular)
Mahaveer Prasad SainiDronacharya Award (Regular)
Shivendra SinghDronacharya Award (Regular)
Ganesh Prabhakar DevrukhkarDronacharya Award (Regular)
Jaskirat Singh GrewalDronacharya Award (Lifetime)
Bhaskaran EDronacharya Award (Lifetime)
Jayanta Kumar PushilalDronacharya Award (Lifetime)

Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement

The Dhyan Chand Award is a prestigious lifetime achievement award conferred upon individuals who have made exceptional contributions to sports and games in India. It’s named after Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player who dazzled on the field with his unparalleled skills and sportsmanship.

dhyan chand award
NameCategory
Manjusha KanwarDhyan Chand Award
Vineet Kumar SharmaDhyan Chand Award
Kavitha SelvarajDhyan Chand Award

Congratulations to Mohammed Shami and all awardees on this well-deserved honors!

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