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On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Indian government announced the prestigious Padma Awards, honoring individuals for their exceptional service across various disciplines. In the field of sports, nine distinguished individuals including Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur and others who have brought glory to the nation have been recognised for their remarkable contributions. Leading the cohort is tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, the sole sportsperson to receive the Padma Bhushan this year, while eight others from diverse disciplines like cricket, hockey, and wrestling were conferred the Padma Shri. Here are the 9 notable sportspersons who have been honored with Padma Awards 2026 and their stellar achievements:

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India has announced 131 Padma awards for 2026, which include five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri recipients, as stated by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Notable posthumous honorees include former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandhan and actor Dharmendra. The Padma Bhushan list features individuals like singer Alka Yagnik and former tennis star Vijay Amritraj. Among the Padma Shri recipients are cricket captain Rohit Sharma and hockey captain Savita Punia. , India News, Times Now

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