Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Virat Kohli
Ranji Trophy
Indian Hockey Team
Wimbledon
Neeraj Chopra
Naomi Osaka
ICC World Test Championship
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Sports News / Virat Kohli receives the Padma Shri award
Sports

Virat Kohli receives the Padma Shri award

Virat Kohli receives the Padma Shri award
Written by Vijaya
Mar 30, 2017, 11:06 pm 2 min read
Virat Kohli receives the Padma Shri award

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was presented with the Padma Shri award by President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. An emotional Kohli posted the video of presentation ceremony with a message which said, "What an absolute honor and a memorable day to receive the Padma Shri award. These days last a lifetime. God's been kind. Jai Hind."

Information
Who is honoured with the Padma awards?

Padma awards were first presented in 1954. They are awarded to felicitate excellence in the fields of arts, literature, sports, social work, medicine, science, civil service, and others. Padma Vibhushan is the highest Padma honor followed by Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.

Others
Which other sportspersons received Padma awards?

Besides Kohli seven other sportspersons were presented with the Padma Shri award, the fourth highest civilian award in India. This includes - Shekar Naik (blind cricket), Vikas Gowda (Discus Throw), Deepa Malik (Athletics), Mariyappan Thagavelu (Athletics), Dipa Karmakar (Gymnastics), P.R.Sreejesh (Hockey), and Sakshi Malik (Wrestling). No sportspersons were selected for Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards, the third and second highest civilian awards respectively.

30 Mar 2017
Achievements of the Padma Shri awardees in sports

Shekar Naik - Former captain of Indian blind cricket team who led India to T-20 World Cup win (2012) and Blind Cricket World Cup victory (2014). Deepa Malik - First Indian woman to win a medal in Paralympics. She won us silver in the Women's shot-put event at 2016 Rio Paralympics. Mariyappan Thangavelu - Gold medal winner in Men's high jump at Rio Paralympics.

Details
Other awardees - Olympic medallists and performers

Sakshi Malik - Won the Olympic bronze at Rio and became first Indian female wrestler to win an Olympic medal. P.R. Sreejesh - Goalie and the current captain of Indian hockey team. He led India to a historic silver medal at FIH Champions Trophy in 2016. Dipa Karmakar - Finished 4th in Women's vault finals at Rio Olympics. Vikas Gowda - Ace discus thrower.

Do you know?
25% of Padma awardees in sports are cricketers

A total 218 civilian awards (Padma awards along with Bharat Ratna) have been conferred upon for excellence in sports since 1954-2017. Of these, 54 were awarded to cricketers, which is 25% of the total.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Vijaya
Vijaya
Mail
Eternally curious (at times bordering on FOMO), firm believer of science and equality. Biotech graduate with a totally irrelevant marketing degree.
Latest
Virat Kohli
Pranab Mukherjee
Padma Shri
Padma Bhushan
Bharat Ratna
Related
Latest
West Indies vs Bangladesh, Day 3: Report and key stats
West Indies vs Bangladesh, Day 3: Report and key stats Sports
OTT release details of 'Vikram' to 'Koffee With Karan'
OTT release details of 'Vikram' to 'Koffee With Karan' Entertainment
ENG vs IND: Who will replace Rohit Sharma at Edgbaston?
ENG vs IND: Who will replace Rohit Sharma at Edgbaston? Sports
Gujarat riots: Meet Teesta Setalvad, the co-petitioner against PM Modi
Gujarat riots: Meet Teesta Setalvad, the co-petitioner against PM Modi India
Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch debuts with Amazon Alexa support
Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid smartwatch debuts with Amazon Alexa support Technology
Virat Kohli
ENG vs IND, Edgbaston Test: Records which can be scripted
ENG vs IND, Edgbaston Test: Records which can be scripted Sports
Kohli's lean patch a concern: Here's what Kapil Dev feels
Kohli's lean patch a concern: Here's what Kapil Dev feels Sports
Ireland vs India, T20Is: Preview, head-to-head, and key stats
Ireland vs India, T20Is: Preview, head-to-head, and key stats Sports
How many times has Broad dismissed Virat Kohli? Key stats
How many times has Broad dismissed Virat Kohli? Key stats Sports
Presenting the mind-boggling stats of Virat Kohli in Tests
Presenting the mind-boggling stats of Virat Kohli in Tests Sports
More News
Pranab Mukherjee
'Will uphold integrity, secularism': Ex-President's son Abhijit Mukherjee joins TMC
'Will uphold integrity, secularism': Ex-President's son Abhijit Mukherjee joins TMC Politics
President Kovind condemns R-Day violence in address to Parliament
President Kovind condemns R-Day violence in address to Parliament India
Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala tests positive for COVID-19
Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala tests positive for COVID-19 Politics
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19 India
Former President Pranab Mukherjee cremated with full military honors
Former President Pranab Mukherjee cremated with full military honors India
More News
Padma Shri
Who is Swami Sivananda, the oldest Padma Shri recipient?
Who is Swami Sivananda, the oldest Padma Shri recipient? India
Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refuses to accept Padma Bhushan
Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refuses to accept Padma Bhushan India
Padma Awards 2022: CDS Bipin Rawat gets Padma Vibhushan
Padma Awards 2022: CDS Bipin Rawat gets Padma Vibhushan India
Padma Shri awardee Dogri writer Padma Sachdev passes away
Padma Shri awardee Dogri writer Padma Sachdev passes away Mumbai
"Offensive, hurtful": SPB's son refutes rumors about his medical bills
"Offensive, hurtful": SPB's son refutes rumors about his medical bills Entertainment
More News
Padma Bhushan
'Ironic Congress doesn't need him': Sibal on Azad's Padma Bhushan
'Ironic Congress doesn't need him': Sibal on Azad's Padma Bhushan Politics
AR Rahman launches new initiative 'Futureproof' to promote Indian talent
AR Rahman launches new initiative 'Futureproof' to promote Indian talent Entertainment
Padma Awards, other honors, announced: Check list of awardees here
Padma Awards, other honors, announced: Check list of awardees here India
Ilaiyaraaja refuses to visit Prasad Studios after legal spat
Ilaiyaraaja refuses to visit Prasad Studios after legal spat Entertainment
Madras HC weighs in on Ilaiyaraaja vs Prasad Studios row
Madras HC weighs in on Ilaiyaraaja vs Prasad Studios row Entertainment
More News
Bharat Ratna
When Lata Mangeshkar's 'Aye mere Watan' left Nehru in tears
When Lata Mangeshkar's 'Aye mere Watan' left Nehru in tears India
Government announces 7-day state mourning upon ex-President Pranab Mukherjee's death
Government announces 7-day state mourning upon ex-President Pranab Mukherjee's death Politics
Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away, had tested coronavirus positive
Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away, had tested coronavirus positive India
Pranab Mukherjee in 'septic shock after lung infection'; health declines
Pranab Mukherjee in 'septic shock after lung infection'; health declines Politics
Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary
Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary Politics
More News
Related
West Indies vs Bangladesh, Day 3: Report and key stats
West Indies vs Bangladesh, Day 3: Report and key stats Sports
OTT release details of 'Vikram' to 'Koffee With Karan'
OTT release details of 'Vikram' to 'Koffee With Karan' Entertainment
ENG vs IND: Who will replace Rohit Sharma at Edgbaston?
ENG vs IND: Who will replace Rohit Sharma at Edgbaston? Sports
Gujarat riots: Meet Teesta Setalvad, the co-petitioner against PM Modi
Gujarat riots: Meet Teesta Setalvad, the co-petitioner against PM Modi India
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Sports news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Sports Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022