List of all children to win Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar Award 2021 in sports
This year 32 children have been awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2021, for their exceptional abilities and outstanding accomplishments, in the diverse fields of innovation, scholastics, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery.
The awardee children are from 32 districts of 21 states and UTs. Seven awards have been given in the field of art and culture, nine for innovation and five for scholastic achievements. Seven children have won in sports category, three for bravery and one child has been honoured for her efforts in the field of social service.
Here are the list of children won Bal Puraskar awards for sports:
Khushi Chirag Patel
The talented Khushi Chirag Patel has made India proud. The young skating champion, who hails from Ahmedabad, has won numerous medals at districts and national level championships. She has also represented India at international championships. Congratulations for the Bal Puraskar! pic.twitter.com/n8t41yMUK0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2021
Kaamya Karthikeyan
Interacted with Kaamya Karthikeyan from Mumbai. The 13-year-old young mountaineer is on a mission to climb the highest peaks in all continents and ski to the North and South poles. May she achieve greater heights. Congratulations for being awarded the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. pic.twitter.com/hGj2YTOjEp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2021
Mantra Jitendra Harkhani
Meet my friend Mantra Jitendra Harkhani from Rajkot. Overcoming various challenges, he learnt swimming and completed five national championships. At Abu Dhabi Special Olympics in 2019, he won two gold medals. Proud of his achievements. pic.twitter.com/0obS6AUPAz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2021
Arshiya Das
Meet the young Arshiya Das, a 10-year-old chess master from Tripura. She has won an international gold medal and other laurels too. During lockdown, she took part in many online tournaments! Many congratulations to her for the Bal Puraskar. pic.twitter.com/3iDqJvEH9L
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2021
Savita Kumari
साधारण पृष्ठभूमि से आने वाली झारखंड की सविता कुमारी ने अपनी लगन और प्रतिभा के बल पर तीरदांजी में देश को गौरवान्वित किया है। प्रधानमंत्री राष्ट्रीय बाल पुरस्कार के लिए उन्हें अनंत शुभकामनाएं। pic.twitter.com/1IKszZJxzO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2021
Palak Sharma
Palak Sharma is India's top-ranked diver. She’s made our country proud through her stellar achievements in national and international competitions. Congratulations for the Bal Puraskar. Best wishes for her future endeavours! pic.twitter.com/yixr8wZ4DG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2021
Mohammad Rafey
The young Mohammad Rafey from Prayagraj is an international gymnast. He has represented India in the Junior Asian Cup, Mongolia. He is a five-time national champion and has won many medals. May he bring many more laurels for our country. Congratulations for the Bal Puraskar! pic.twitter.com/GLNi5nVQ7V
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 25, 2021
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