Divyakriti Singh Becomes 1st Indian Woman Arjuna Awardee for Equestrian Sports

• In a historic moment for Indian sports, the accomplished equestrian athlete, Divyakriti Singh, has been conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award, making her the first woman from Rajasthan to achieve this honour. The award was presented in a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu.
• The Arjuna Award for Divyakriti Singh holds special significance for her home state of Rajasthan, ending a five-year hiatus for the region in receiving this prestigious honour. As the sole representative from Rajasthan to be honoured this year, she not only brings glory to herself but also puts Rajasthan back on the map of sporting achievements.

Also Read: Weekly Current Affairs (Science & Technology) 16-22 December 2023 Bitbank: Where was Barracuda, India's fastest solar-electric boat, launched?

                         >> Download Current Affairs PDFs Here

                              Download Sakshi Education Mobile APP

Published date : 22 Jan 2024 12:49PM