Padma Awards for Sports Icons: Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Vijay Amritraj Honoured

On this Special Report, India Today's Harshad Ahuja discusses the prestigious Padma Awards conferred upon Indian sporting icons. Cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to receive the Padma Shri, while tennis legend Vijay Amritraj will be honoured with the Padma Bhushan. Harshad Ahuja notes that 'Harmanpreet Kaur becoming the first women Indian captain to go on and end that jinx, get India that first ever World Cup' was a historic milestone achieved in Navi Mumbai. The report highlights Rohit Sharma's leadership in securing the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Furthermore, Vijay Amritraj is recognised for his pioneering role in globalising Indian tennis and his long-standing association with Wimbledon broadcasts. The discussion underscores the immense contribution of these athletes to Indian sports and their status as household names across generations.