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NEW DELHI/AGARTALA (TIWN): The Arjuna awards are given to Indian sports persons to recognize their outstanding achievements in their respective sports.
It is learnt that the selection committee has recommended 17 names for the prestigious Arjuna award.
Here is the complete list of athletes recommended for Arjuna Award 2015
Jitu Rai - Shooter
Rohit Sharma - Cricketer
Dipa Karmakar - Gymnast
P R Sreejesh - Hockey player
Bajrang - Wrestler
Babita – Wrestler
M R Poovamma - Athlete
K Srikanth - Shuttler
Mandeep Jangra - Boxer
Sandeep Kumar - Archery
Swarn Singh - Rowing
Satish Sivalingam - Weightlifting
Santhoi Devi - Wushu
Sharath Gaekwad - Para-sailing
Manjeet Chhillar - Kabaddi
Abhilasha Mhatre - Kabaddi
Anup Kumar – Rollerskating
The recommendations will now be sent to the Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who will take a final decision. Only after the Sports Minister signs the file, the names would be made public.
The awards are to be given away by the President Pranab Mukherjee on August 29, the National Sports Day.
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