India's highest civilian awards, the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, were given to remarkable athletes this year.
Hockey player P.R. Sreejesh and cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin received these awards for their amazing accomplishments.
Para-archer Harvinder Singh's incredible Paralympic gold medal also earned him a well-deserved Padma Shri.
These awards highlight India's immense pride in its sports stars and their inspiring dedication to national success.
