Shikhar Dhawan and Mithali Raj were conferred with National Sports Awards by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rꦜashtrapati Bhawan on Saturday, November 13.
While Mithali was honoured෴ wiౠth Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna, Dhawan got the Arjuna Award for his notable contribution to Indian cricket.
Last month, the Central Government had released the name of sportspersons who will be conferred with Nationa𓂃l Sports Awards. Two cricketers Mithali and Shikhar were among them.
| Cricketer ⛦Shikhar Dhawan receives Arjuna Award from President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan 🍨in New Delhi
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Along with Dhawan, a total of 35 Indian athletes were awarded the Arjuna Award which includes members of the Indian Hockey Team which won the Bron⛦ze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Team India's Skipper Mithali Raj received Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021 from President Ram Nath Kovind 🇮🇳😍
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Apart from Mithali, 11 athletes were awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna by the Indian President including Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra.
