Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:23am on 09 Jan 2024,Tuesday Sports
President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Arjuna Award to cricket maestro Mohammed Shami for his exceptional display in the ODI World Cup 2023. Recommended by the BCCI, Shami emerged as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 24 scalps in just seven matches. Overcoming a slow start, Shami's impactful comeback contributed significantly to India's performance. The award ceremony, honoring 26 athletes, showcased India's dominance at the Asian Games 2023, achieving a record medal tally. The Arjuna Awards, the nation's second-highest sporting honor, underscored Shami's cricket prowess and celebrated the nation's outstanding achievements in diverse disciplines.
