Jiwanjot Singh Teja (Archery), Mohammad Ali Qamar (Boxing), Suma Siddharth Shirur (Para shooting), and Sujeet Maan (Wrestling) have been nominated in the regular category, while Dinesh Jawahar Lad (Cricket), Bimal Prafulla Ghosh (Football), and Raj Singh have been recognised.
Ashwini Akkunji C (Athletics), Dharamvir Singh (Hockey), B C Suresh (Kabaddi), and Nir Bahadur Gurung will receive the Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement in sports and games (Para Athletics).