Dhanush Srikanth, Gayatri Gopichand to Receive Arjuna Awards 2025 from Telangana

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2025. The awards are presented every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd.) Arun Kumar Mishra, the government has selected sportspersons, coaches and entities for awards across various categories.

Telangana has earned recognition in the Arjuna Awards category, with shooter Dhanush Srikanth and shuttler Gayatri Gopichand being selected for the prestigious honour. The Arjuna Award is given for outstanding performance over the previous four years and also recognizes qualities such as leadership, sportsmanship and discipline.