Harvinder Singh Honored with Padma Shri for Para-Archery Achievements

Recognition for Excellence in Para-Archery

New Delhi [India] - Para-archer Harvinder Singh has expressed his heartfelt thanks to the government for awarding him the Padma Shri, acknowledging his significant contributions to the sport.

Harvinder Singh, who clinched a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, has been recognized as one of the recipients of the prestigious Padma Awards 2025.

In an interview, Harvinder shared, “I am extremely delighted. Being the first para-archer to receive the Padma Shri is a great honor. I am grateful to the Indian government for acknowledging my efforts in sports.”

Over the past year, Harvinder has achieved remarkable success, highlighted by his historic gold medal win in para-archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. He dominated the men’s individual recurve open event.

In the final, he defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek decisively with a score of 6-0. This victory in Paris follows his previous success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, where he secured a bronze medal, marking India's first-ever medal in archery at the Paralympics.

The Padma awards are among India's highest civilian honors, categorized into three levels: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan. These awards recognize excellence across various fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science, engineering, trade, medicine, and literature.

The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award in India, following the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, and Padma Bhushan. With his recent achievements and a steadfast commitment to future competitions, Harvinder Singh aims to maintain his leading position in para-archery and continue to elevate India's status in the sport.