The Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honor in India, given to the best sportsperson of the year.

Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Khel Ratna Award in 1991-92.

The Dronacharya Award is given to the best coach in India.

Dhyan Chand was the first recipient of the Dronacharya Award in 1985.

The Arjuna Award is also given to the best sportsperson with a disability in India.

Murlikant Petkar was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award for sportspersons with disabilities in 1994.

The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is given to the best adventure sportsperson in India.

Bachendri Pal was the first recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award in 1994.

The Khel Ratna Award is also given to the best sports team in India.

The Indian cricket team was the first recipient of the Khel Ratna Award for teams in 1997-98.

The Dronacharya Award is also given to the best sports administrator in India.

B. N. Goswami was the first recipient of the Dronacharya Award for sports administrators in 1985.

The Arjuna Award is also given to the best sports journalist in India.

B. N. Goswami was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award for sports journalism in 1994.

The Arjuna Award is also given to the best sports photographer in India.

B. N. Goswami was the first recipient of the Arjuna Award for sports photography in 1994.