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How many athletes have been selected for the 'Arjuna Award' in the National Sports Awards 2025?
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced 17 sportspersons for the Arjuna Award 2025 on August 18, 2026.
The National Sports Awards 2025 recognize excellence in Indian sports across various disciplines, including athletics, chess, badminton, and hockey. The selection committee for this year's awards was chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra. Notably, no athlete was selected for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, marking the first time such an occurrence has happened since 2014. The awards ceremony acknowledges both current athletes and coaches who have made significant contributions to the national sporting landscape.
Number of Arjuna Award recipients: 17
Announcement Date: August 18, 2026
Selection Committee Chair: Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra
Khel Ratna Status 2025: None awarded
B is correct тАФ A total of 17 athletes were selected for the Arjuna Award in the National Sports Awards 2025.
Remember that the Arjuna Award (established in 1961) is named after the legendary archer Arjuna from the Mahabharata; compare this with the Khel Ratna, which is India's highest sporting honor.