The Sports Ministry has opened applications for the 2025 National Sports Awards, with the deadline set for October 28. Awards include the Khel Ratna and Arjuna, recognising performances from 2021–2024. Doping-penalised athletes are eligible only if bans are completed

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Tuesday began the process of inviting applications for this year’s national sports awards with October 28 being the last date of submission. The awards are given annually by the President of India to recognise and reward excellence in sports but the date of the ceremony, which is held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, is not yet out.

Once again, sportspersons penalised for doping violations would only be eligible if their ban period is over.

“The achievements during the said suspension/ punishmen

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