National Sports Awards for 2014-15

President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Nation Sports Awards in various categories at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 29, 2015 on the eve of National Sports Day.

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

• Sania Mirza– In recognition of her outstanding achievements in game of Tennis. Presently she is ranked no 1 women’s player in Women’s Double category.

Dronacharya Award

• Naval Singh- Athletics (Javelin throw) Para-sports coach.
• Anoop Singh- Wrestling coach.
• Harbans Singh- Athletics coach.
• Swatantar Raj Singh- Boxing coach.
• Nihar Ameen- Swimming coach.

Arjuna Award

• Sandeep Kumar- Archery.
• M R Poovamma- Athletics (4X400 metres relay).
• Kidambi Srikanth- Badminton.
• Mandeep Jangra- Boxing.
• Rohit Sharma- Cricket.
• Dipa Karmakar- Gymnastics.
• Sreejesh P R- Hockey.
• Manjeet Chhillar- Kabaddi.
• Abhilasha Mhatre- Kabaddi.
• Swaran Singh- Rowing.
• Anup Kumar Yama- Roller Skating.
• Jitu Rai-  Shooting.
• Sathish Kumar- Weightlifting.
• Bajrang- Wrestling.
• Babita Kumari- Wrestling.
• Y Sanathoi Devi- Wushu.
• Sharath M Gayakwad- Para-Swimming.

Dhyan Chand Award

• Romeo James- Hockey.
• Shiv Prakash Mishra- Tennis.
• P Nair- Volleyball.