Cultural activities department

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh: India's top-ranked para table tennis player Nurjahan Noorali Jamani was conferred with the prestigious Sardar Patel Sports Award by the Government of Gujarat, adding another significant honour to her remarkable sporting career.

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi presented the award to Nurjahan at a ceremony in Gandhinagar on Wednesday.

Instituted by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department of the Government of Gujarat, the Sardar Patel Sports Award is among the state's highest sporting honours. Named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the award recognises athletes who have demonstrated resilience, determination and excellence while bringing distinction to Gujarat and the country.