No Khel Ratna for 2025; High jumper Tejaswin Shankar, shuttler Gayatri Gopichand among 17 Arjuna awardees
The Sports Ministry announced that there will be no Khel Ratna award for 2025. High jumper Tejaswin Shankar and shuttler Gayatri Gopichand are among the 17 athletes receiving the Arjuna award this year. The decision reflects a shift in focus for future awards, impacting the recognition of top Indian athletes.