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Na onal Sports Awards 2023: Satwik-Chirag to get

Khel Ratna; cricketer Shami, archers Sheetal and

Adi among Arjuna recipients

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has officially
announced the recipients of the national awards
for 2023, with the dynamic doubles pair of Satwik-
Chirag set to receive the prestigious Major Dhyan
Chand Khel Ratna Award.
India's accomplished badminton duo, Chirag
Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, have been
confirmed as the deserving awardees of the Major
Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for their
outstanding achievements in 2023.

Among the distinguished sports personalities, 26
individuals, including India's fast bowler
Mohammed Shami and archery sensation Aditi Gopichand Swami, have been selected to receive the
Arjuna Award.

In a press release issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, it was revealed that the awards ceremony
will take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2024, where the esteemed athletes will be honored by
the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
Chirag and Satwik had a remarkable 2023, clinching the gold medal at the Asian Games (a historic first in
badminton for India at the event), securing the Asian Championships title, and triumphing at the prestigious
Indonesia Open Super 1000. Their achievements also include winning bronze at the World Championships
and clinching gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022.

Mohammed Shami Sheetal Aditi Gopichand