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Himachal CM Presents Him Ratna-2026 Awards to State Athletes in Shimla
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 12:36 AM
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The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh presented the Him Ratna-2026 awards to sportspersons during a ceremony in Shimla.
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh convened a ceremony in Shimla to confer the Him Ratna-2026 awards on a group of distinguished sportspersons. The event, organized by the state government, brought together athletes who have excelled in their respective disciplines.
The Him Ratna-2026 award, the highest civilian honour for sports in the state, recognises outstanding achievements and contributions to sports development. Recipients were presented with the award medals and citations in front of an audience that included officials, coaches and family members.
The ceremony underscored the state’s continued focus on nurturing sporting talent and encouraging youth participation in athletics. By publicly acknowledging these athletes, the government aims to inspire broader community support for sports infrastructure and training programs across Himachal Pradesh.
The Him Ratna-2026 award, the highest civilian honour for sports in the state, recognises outstanding achievements and contributions to sports development. Recipients were presented with the award medals and citations in front of an audience that included officials, coaches and family members.
The ceremony underscored the state’s continued focus on nurturing sporting talent and encouraging youth participation in athletics. By publicly acknowledging these athletes, the government aims to inspire broader community support for sports infrastructure and training programs across Himachal Pradesh.