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Athletes left waiting for National Sports Awards, ministry offers no explanation
Published 10 June 2026 ยท india
The concerns are not limited to former awardees. After the ministry announced the re-evaluation process, Asian Championships gold medallist decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, who has been
The concerns are not limited to former awardees. After the ministry announced the re-evaluation process, Asian Championships gold medallist decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, who has been recommended for the Arjuna Award, publicly criticised the delay. "This delay is not just de-motivating to athletes and coaches but also a sign of disrespect," he posted on X in April.
Published: June 10, 2026 โข 4:29 PM IST ยท Updated: June 10, 2026 โข 10:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The concerns are not limited to former awardees.
After the ministry announced the re-evaluation process, Asian Championships gold medallist decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, who has been recommended for the Arjuna Award, publicly criticised the delay.
"This delay is not just de-motivating to athletes and coaches but also a sign of disrespect," he posted on X in April.