Prez confers Arjuna award to paralympian Rakesh Kumar

Srinagar, Jan 17: Indian Paralympic medallist Rakesh Kumar was honoured with the Arjuna Award for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games 2024 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday by President Droupadi Murmu.
Rakesh Kumar, along with his archery partner Sheetal Devi, won the bronze medal in the mixed team compound event at the Paris Paralympics last year, defeating Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonnacina of Italy. His remarkable performance at the Paralympics earned him the nomination for the prestigious Arjuna Award.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated Rakesh Kumar on “X,” saying, “Congratulations to Rakesh Kumar on receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award from Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Rakesh has brought immense pride to J&K and the nation, inspiring young sportspersons with his grit & determination. Wishing him continued success & greater glory.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended his congratulations on “X,” writing, “Heartiest congratulations to Olympian Rakesh Kumar of Katra for being conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award for 2024 at the hands of the President Droupadi Murmu Sahiba. Rakesh has made a name for himself in the field of para-archery and serves as an inspiration for all of us in J&K. I wish him more success going ahead.”