Equestrian Divyakriti Singh Becomes First Woman from Rajasthan to Receive Arjuna Award.

Awards | Dated: 12 Jan 2026

Divyakriti Singh, a renowned equestrian from Rajasthan, has been conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award by President Droupadi Murmu. She is the first woman from Rajasthan to receive this honor in the field of Equestrian sports. She was part of the gold medal-winning Dressage team at the Asian Games.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She is also the first Indian woman to achieve an Individual medal in Dressage at the international level.
  • The award recognizes her outstanding performance and consistency over the last four years.
  • Cricketer Mohammed Shami also received the Arjuna Award during the ceremony.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Awardee: Divyakriti Singh.
  • Sport: Equestrian.
  • State: Rajasthan.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Divyakriti Singh, who recently received the Arjuna Award, is associated with which sport?

Correct Answer: Equestrian

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Arjuna Award

  • Started – 1961
  • Prize Money – Rs 15 Lakh