Judoka Sushila Devi receives Arjuna award
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 30 2022:
Sushila Devi received her Arjuna award for her performance in judo on Wednesday.
She was among the 25 Arjuna award recipients that included the likes of world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen, Avinash Mukund Sable (athletics) and Prannoy HS (badminton) among others.
The Arjuna award carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a bronze statue and a scroll of honour.
Table tennis player Sharath Kamal was given the country's highest sporting honour Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for his outstanding performance in the Commonwealth Games 2022 .
The Khel Ratna carries a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh, a medal and a scroll of honour.
President Droupadi Murmu handed out the awards at an official ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday.