Mohammed Shami along with 25 others win Arjuna Award, Star Badminton duo of Chirag and Satwik names Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023

In a testament to his outstanding achievements on the cricket field, Mohammed Shami is poised to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award for his stellar performance in 2023. This recognition comes from Shami's remarkable contribution as the leading wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup 2023. He secured an impressive 24 wickets in just seven innings in the tournament.

The Arjuna Award, India's second-highest sporting honour, is bestowed upon individuals who exhibit exceptional prowess in sports and games. Shami's phenomenal year unfolded as he spearheaded the Indian bowling attack, playing a pivotal role in the team's dominant journey to the World Cup final. His skilful performances have earned him the distinction of being the sole cricketer among the 26 athletes to receive this esteemed award in 2023.

Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, the 33-year-old right-arm pacer's influence extended beyond the ODI format, showcasing his versatility with 43 wickets in a mere 19 innings across the format. Shami's consistency and impact were not confined to white-ball cricket; he also delivered commendable performances in red-ball cricket. He contributed significantly to India's ascent to the pinnacle as the number-one team across all three formats in the year.

Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sai Raj Rankireddy are set to receive the top award

In addition to Mohammed Shami, 25 other athletes are slated to receive the Arjuna Award for their remarkable achievements in 2023. Notably, India's star badminton duo, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, are set to be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting accolade, further underscoring the nation's commitment to recognizing excellence across diverse sporting disciplines.

Here is the full list of awardees:

List of Recipients for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023:

1. Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty (badminton)
2. Rankireddy Satwik Sai Raj (badminton)

Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2023

1. Ojas Pravin Deotale (Archery)
2. Aditi Gopichand Swami (Archery)
3. Sreeshankar M. (Athletics)
4. Parul Chaudhary (Athletics)
5. Mohameed Hussamuddin (boxing)
6. R. Vaishali (Chess)
7. Mohammed Shami (Cricket)
8. Anush Agarwalla (equestrian)
9. Divyakriti Singh (Equestrian Dressage)
10. Diksha Dagar (Golf)
11. Krishan Bahadur Pathak (Hockey)
12. Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu (Hockey)
13. Pawan Kumar (Kabbadi)
14. Ritu Negi (Kabbadi)
15. Nasreen (Kho-Kho)
16. Ms. Pinki (Lawn Bowls)
17. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (shooting)
18. Ms. Esha Singh (shooting)
19. Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu (squash)
20. Ayhika Mukherjee (table tennis)
21. Sunil Kumar (Wrestling)
22. Ms. Antim (Wrestling)
23. Naorem Roshibina Devi (Wushu)
24. Sheetal Devi (Para Archery)
25. Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy (Blind Cricket)
26. Prachi Yadav (Para Canoeing)

Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games 2023

1. Lalit Kumar (Wrestling)
2. R. B. Ramesh (Chess)
3. Mahaveer Prasad Saini (Para Athletics)
4. Shivendra Singh (Hockey)
5. Ganesh Prabhakar Devrukhkar (Mallakhamb)