WATCH: Mohammed Shami receives Arjuna Award from the President of India; video goes viral

Mohammed Shami receives the Arjuna Award from the President of India: On Tuesday, Mohammed Shami who is an Indian cricketer obtained the respected Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu for his outstanding participation in all matches in the year 2023. Shami, who had a stellar 2023, was honored with an award at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mohammed Shami talking to ANI on being shortlisted for the second biggest sporting honor in the country on Monday, “This award is a dream, life passes and people are not able to win this award. It’s a matter of great joy and I’m feeling proud. A lot of individuals remain mere spectators as they watch others win these awards throughout their lives. It’s a dream that remains unfulfilled for many”.

Here is the Video Of Mohammed Shami Receiving Arjuna Award from the Indian President:

#WATCH | Delhi: Mohammed Shami received the Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu at the National Sports Awards. pic.twitter.com/znIqdjf0qS

— ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2024

A proud day for cricket…!!!

Shami is now a Arjuna Awardee. 🫡pic.twitter.com/A8NDBqcjt1

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 9, 2024

Shami’s Stellar Performance in World Cup 2023

One of the star cricketers in the Indian team during the ODI World Cup 2023 was Mohammed Shami. He created chaos as the competition found him hell to handle with. The fast spinner dismissed 24 opponent players in merely 7 matches even though missing out on the first 4 matches of the ODI WC League. Also, he was the only one who has broken various records and became India’s all-time highest wicket-taker in the history of the tournament.

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List of All Sports Stars to Be Awarded By the Arjuna Award in 2023

The Indian President Murmu honored various talented Asian Games stars with the Arjuna Award on January 9th, 2024. Some known players like Cricketer (Mohammed Shami), Para Archery (Sheetal Devi), and other Indian stars of the Asian Games are honored with the Award. The list of all India’s Asian Games heroes is here for your reference and knowledge.

1. Sunil Kumar (Wrestling)
2. Antim (Wrestling)
3. Naorem Roshibina Devi (Wushu)
4. Sheetal Devi (Para Archery)
5. Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy (Blind Cricket)
6. Prachi Yadav (Para Canoeing)
7. Ritu Negi (Kabaddi)
8. Nasreen (Kho-Kho)
9. Pinki (Lawn Bowls)
10. Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar (Shooting)
11. Esha Singh (Shooting)
12. Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu (Squash)
13. Ayhika Mukherjee (Table Tennis)
14. Mohammed Shami (Cricket)
15. Anush Agarwalla (Equestrian)
16. Divyakriti Singh (Equestrian Dressage)
17. Diksha Dagar (Golf)
18. Krishan Bahadur Pathak (Hockey)
19. Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu (Hockey)
20. Pawan Kumar (Kabaddi)
21. Ojas Pravin Deotale (Archery)
22. Aditi Gopichand Swami (Archery)
23. Sreeshankar M (Athletics)
24. Parul Chaudhary (Athletics)
25. Mohameed Hussamuddin (Boxing)
26. R Vaishali (Chess)