India's top sporting honor, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, was left vacant for 2025, the first time since 2014. The Sports Ministry named 17 athletes for the Arjuna Award, including Tejaswin Shankar, Divya Deshmukh, and Vidit Gujrathi, based on a selection committee's recommendations.
No Khel Ratna for 2025; 17 athletes get Arjuna Awards
Source: WION