The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. Instituted in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of 500,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll.

List of Arjuna Award Winners

Photo Year Name Discipline
2023 Jerlin Anika Jayaratchagan Badminton
2016 Virender Singh Wrestling
2006 Rohit Bhaker Badminton
1999 Ranjini Ramanujam Badminton
1996 Sandeep Dillon Badminton
1991 Rajeev Bagga Badminton
1986 Taranath Shenoy Swimming
1977-78 Satish Kumar Athletics
1974 Ajan Bhattacharjee Cricket