Kohima: Para-athlete H Hokato Sema from Nagaland was conferred the prestigious Arjuna Award for 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his exceptional achievements in Para-Athletics.
The award ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, celebrating the accomplishments of India’s top sports talents on Friday.
Hokato’s outstanding performance on the international stage brought pride to the nation and Nagaland. He won a bronze medal in the Men’s Shot Put F57 category at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France.
He also secured bronze medal in the same event at the 2023 Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China.
The Arjuna Award is the second highest highest honours, presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognise outstanding performance in sports and games.
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