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    Demotivating, sign of disrespect: Tejaswin Shankar hits out at National Sports Award delay
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    Demotivating, Sign Of Disrespect: Tejaswin Shankar Hits Out At National Sports Award Delay

    By IANS News April 14, 2026 • 12:14 PM View: 74
    Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna: Asian Games silver medallist decathlon athlete Tejaswin Shankar has criticised the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for a reported delay in announcing the National Sports Awards, calling it a "sign of disrespect" and "demotivating to athletes and coaches."

    The ministry invited applications for the National Sports Awards, viz. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards, Arjuna Award, Arjuna Award (Lifetime), Dronacharya Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar (RKPP) for the year 2025 on September 29 last year, which was later extended to November 4.

    At least 24 names figured in the proposed list to the sports ministry, which includes Tejwaswin's name for Arjuna Award, after a meeting of the selection committee on December 24. But, then the process has halted.

    TAGS Tejaswin Shankar National Sports Award Asian Games Youth Affairs National Sports Awards Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Arjuna Award Dronacharya Award Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar Late Major Dhyan Chand
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