Ravichandran Ashwin Got Awarded Prestigious Padma Shri Award
Ravichandran Ashwin, one of cricket's finest spinners, has been awarded the prestigious Padma Shri on January 25, 2025. This honor recognizes his significant contributions to Indian cricket and sportsmanship. Ashwin recently announced his retirement from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, marking the end of an illustrious career.
The Padma Awards, one of India's highest civilian honors, are presented annually on the eve of Republic Day. This year, Ashwin joins a distinguished group of recipients, including football legend IM Vijayan and Paralympic archer Harvinder Singh, who also received the Padma Shri. Meanwhile, former Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was honored with the Padma Bhushan for his outstanding contributions to sports.
The awards aim to acknowledge exceptional service across various fields, including sports, art, literature, and social work. The announcement of Ashwin's Padma Shri has been met with widespread acclaim from fans and fellow cricketers alike, celebrating his legacy in Indian cricket. The formal presentation of the awards will take place at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan in March or April 2025