Paralympic silver medalist Sachin Sarjerao Khilari honoured with Arjuna Award

ANI January 3, 2025 362 views

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, a Paralympic silver medalist in shot put, has been awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award for his remarkable achievements. The recognition comes as part of the National Sports Awards 2024, celebrating the incredible performance of India's para-athletes. Khilari expressed his joy, seeing the award as acknowledgment of his hard work and dedication. This honor reflects India's growing success and commitment to para-sports on the international stage.

"Every player needs a token of appreciation and this is it." - Sachin Sarjerao Khilari
Pune, January 2: Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, a Paralympic silver medalist in the shot put, has been honoured with the Arjuna Award.

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Paralympic silver medalist recognized for exceptional performance in shot put

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Khilari celebrates national recognition for para-athletics

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India continues to excel in Paralympic sports

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National Sports Awards 2024 highlight athlete achievements

This recognition celebrates his dedication, hard work, and achievements in the field of para-athletics.

"I am feeling very happy. Every player needs a token of appreciation and this is it. I feel like I am getting the fruit of the efforts I have put," Khilari told ANI,

India's para-athletes shattered the record books in Paris by delivering a performance of a lifetime, raising the bar in the para-sports that will be seen as the benchmark in the coming years.

India surpassed its previous most successful campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and Para Athlete Praveen Kumar have been awarded the prestigious Khel Ratna.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday announced the National Sports Awards 2024.

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