New Delhi [India], Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa was honored with the Padma Shri in the field of sports by President Draupadi Murmu at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Thursday. Joshna Chinappa is a star squash player who won a bronze medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last time. Sal with Tanvi Khanna and Anahat Singh in a team event.

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, During the civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, President of Delhi Draupadi Murmu honored Joshna Chinappa with Padma Shri in the field of sports. pic.twitter.com/NeXzuEkOPa


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He has won medals at five Asian Games, including silver medals at the 2014 and 2018 editions in team events.She is also a two-time Commonwealth Games medalist, including a gold medal at the 2014 Glasgow edition in the doubles event. Internationally renowned Indian Mallakhamb coach Uday Vishwanath Deshpande was also awarded the Padma Shri. "President Draupadi Murmu confers Padma Shri on Shri Uday Vishwanath Deshpande in the field of sports. He is working to transform Mallakhamb from a local tradition to a globally recognized sport. Shri Deshpande is committed to starting Mallakhamb centers across the country. And has played an important role in developing standard pedagogy.And instructions to Mallakhamb,” Rashtrapati Bhavan posted OX.

> President Draupadi Murmu awarded Padma Shri in the field of sports to Shri Uday Vishwanath Deshpande. He is working to transform Mallakhamb from a folk tradition to a globally recognized sport. Shri Deshpande has played an important role in starting Mallakhamb centers across the country… pic.twitter.com/krrWBx3b7


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The 70-year-old player has worked tirelessly to popularize the game globally. In this traditional Indian subcontinent sport, players perform aerial and gymnastic stunts on a vertical pole.Indian para-badminton coach Gaurav Khanna was also awarded the Padma Shri. "President Draupadi Murmu awarded Padma Shri to Shri Gaurav Khanna in the field of sports. Gaurav Khanna is a para-badminton coach. He has made a huge contribution in promoting badminton among the disabled. He has established a residential badminton academy dedicated to disabled athletes. Established,” President Bhava posted on Twitter.> President Draupadi Murmu awarded Padmashree to Shri Gaurav Khanna in the field of sports. Gaurav Khanna is a para-badminton coach. He has made a huge contribution in promoting badminton among the disabled. He established a residential badminton academy dedicated to the disabled… pic.twitter.com/LFm658nKa


– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 9, 202


He has trained players like Pramod Bhagat, Abu Hubaida and Palak Kohli.