Community
Dilip Tirkey Grass Root Award
Honoring contributions to grassroots sports and community development.
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National AwardsEvery championhas a journey.
SSI SPORTS NATIONAL AWARDS
Celebrating athletes, changemakers
and the spirit of a stronger India.
5 December 2026 · 4:00 PMKalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
PEOPLE | PURPOSE | PROGRESS
SPORTS
BUILDS A
BRIGHTER
INDIA
More
Than
A Game
DEDICATION. ACHIEVEMENT. EXCELLENCE.
SSI NationalSports Awards 2026
Join us for an evening of celebration and acknowledge the dedication and hard work of exceptional athletes. Nominate your favourite sports star for the SSI Awards.
It’s time to recognize
and applaud excellence.
Nominate now Where hard work
meets the spotlight.
meets the spotlight.
The celebration begins in5 Dec 2026 · 4:00 PM IST
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- THE DATE
- Saturday
- THE TIME
- An evening of celebration
- THE VENUE
- Kalinga StadiumBhubaneswar
Honouring National Achievements
LEADERSHIP
FUELS
POSSIBILITIES.
VISION FOR A STRONGER TOMORROW
Celebrating sport.
Inspiring India.
The SSI Sports National Awards honour exceptional athletes, dedicated coaches, institutions and changemakers who are shaping a healthier, stronger and more united India through sport.
We honour more than medals — we honour the people, the purpose and the progress behind every achievement.
From athletics, hockey and swimming to gymnastics, shooting and weightlifting, the awards shine a light on the dedication behind each triumph and on the grassroots work that nurtures India's next generation of champions.
MOREOPPORTUNITIES
STRONGERCOMMUNITIES
BRIGHTERTOMORROWS
SSI SPORTS NATIONAL AWARDS
Excellence honoured.
Celebrating outstanding achievements in sports and honouring distinguished personalities across every dimension of Indian sport.
Community
Dilip Tirkey Grass Root Award
Honoring contributions to grassroots sports and community development.
Excellence
SSI Karna Award
Recognizing dedication and sportsmanship at the highest levels.
Legendary
Milkha Singh Sprint Award
Celebrating sprinting excellence inspired by the Flying Sikh.
Achievement
Female Sprint Award
Honoring female sprinters who break barriers and set standards.
Mentorship
Best Coach Award
Recognizing coaches who develop athlete potential.
Legacy
Lifetime Achievement
For lifelong contributions to sports development across generations.
Media
Sports Journalism
Excellence in sports journalism and media coverage.
Progress
Sports Development
For innovation in sports infrastructure and programs.
As outlined by Dr. Sarthak Patnaik.
SSI SPORTS NATIONAL AWARDS 2025
Our distinguished guests.
Honouring exceptional individuals who joined us to celebrate excellence in Indian sport.
Chief Guest
Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Honourable Deputy Chief Minister, Odisha
Guest of Honour
Shri Dilip Kumar Tirkey
Renowned Hockey Legend & Former Indian Captain
Special Guest
Shri Probodh Mohanty
Managing Director of SNM Group
Special Guest
Shri Akash Das Nayak
Odia Film Actor & MLA
Founder & CEO
Dr. Sarthak Patnaik
Sports Science India
WITH GRATITUDE
Our sponsors.
The organisations standing behind the celebration of Indian sport.
VIEWS FROM AWARDEES
In their own words.
Reflections from the athletes recognised on the night.
Pranati Nayak
Indian Olympic Athlete
Karnam Malleswari
Indian Weightlifter
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ATHLETES TODAY. A BRIGHTER INDIA TOMORROW.
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