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.

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

Name of the Player	Sport
Ojas Pravin Deotale	Archery
Aditi Gopichand Swami	Archery
Murali Sreeshankar	Athletics
Parul Chaudhary	Athletics
Mohameed Hussamuddin	Boxing
R Vaishali	Chess
Mohammed Shami	Cricket
Anush Agarwalla	Equestrian
Divyakriti Singh	Equestrian Dressage
Diksha Dagar	Golf
Krishan Bahadur Pathak	Hockey
Sushila Chanu	Hockey
Pawan Kumar	Kabaddi
Ritu Negi	Kabaddi
Nasreen	Kho-Kho
Pinki	Lawn Bowls
Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar	Shooting
Esha Singh	Shooting
Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu	Squash
Ayhika Mukherjee	Table Tennis
Sunil Kumar	Wrestling
Antim	Wrestling
Naorem Roshibina Devi	Wushu
Sheetal Devi	Para Archery
Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy	Blind Cricket
Prachi Yadav	Para 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:

Name	Category
Lalit Kumar	Dronacharya Award (Regular)
RB Ramesh	Dronacharya Award (Regular)
Mahaveer Prasad Saini	Dronacharya Award (Regular)
Shivendra Singh	Dronacharya Award (Regular)
Ganesh Prabhakar Devrukhkar	Dronacharya Award (Regular)
Jaskirat Singh Grewal	Dronacharya Award (Lifetime)
Bhaskaran E	Dronacharya Award (Lifetime)
Jayanta Kumar Pushilal	Dronacharya 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.

Name	Category
Manjusha Kanwar	Dhyan Chand Award
Vineet Kumar Sharma	Dhyan Chand Award
Kavitha Selvaraj	Dhyan Chand Award

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