PR Sreejesh, R Ashwin receive Padma awards from President Droupadi Murmu
Legendary Indian hockey player PR Sreejesh and cricketer R Ashwin received their Padma awards from President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, 28 April. The recipients of the civilian honours attended the star-studded ceremony, which was also graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.PR Sreejesh was among the 19 recipients of the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award. The hockey great, who retired from the sport last year, is regarded as one of the most decorated players in Indian hockey history. Sreejesh played a pivotal role in India's back-to-back Olympic medals in men's hockey, leading from the front at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and proving nearly unstoppable during his final appearance at the Games in Paris last year.advertisementMeanwhile, R Ashwin was honoured with the Padma Shri award, along with former footballer IM Vijayan. Paralympian Harvinder Singh, who clinched gold in archery at the Paris Paralympics, was also conferred with the Padma Shri, as was para-athletics coach Satyapal Singh. The awards were announced on January 25, the eve of the Republic Day.
SREEJESH NAILS TRADITIONAL ATTIRESreejesh was seen wearing a traditional silk shirt and mundu as he walked up to receive the award from the President. Sreeejesh's family was at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, cheering for the hockey great.R Ashwin, on the other hand, dressed in navy blue two-piece suit, greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah before walking up to receive the Padma Shri award from President Murmu.#PadmaAwards2025 ||President #DroupadiMurmu confers the Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan.Award:P R SreejeshField: SportsSreejesh P. R. is a Hockey Goalkeeper – 2 Olympic Medals, Awarded for outstanding performance and leadership. He has been pic.twitter.com/yQHKglMnrB— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) April 28, 2025advertisementCongratulations to @ashwinravi99 on being conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Hon'ble President of India @rashtrapatibhvn, honouring his remarkable achievements and an illustrious career with #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/8HlYQx3Dsl— BCCI (@BCCI) April 28, 2025The Padma Awards, among India's most prestigious civilian honours, are presented in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These accolades recognise outstanding contributions across diverse fields such as the arts, social service, public affairs, science and technology, commerce, medicine, and literature, among others. In terms of hierarchy, the Padma Shri is ranked as India's fourth-highest civilian award, following the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan.Ashwin, one of the greatest Indian spinners to have played the game, retired from international cricket last year after India's Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Ashwin is currently with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), taking part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.Must Watch
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