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Awards & Honours 3 September 2026 · Event date: 2 September 2026
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announces Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024, recognizing outstanding achievements in adventure across four categories: Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure, and Lifetime Achievement. Four awardees have been selected and will receive the award from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, along with Rs. 15 lakh, a statuette, and a certificate each.

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024, given across four categories: Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Lifetime Achievement. Four awardees were selected by the National Selection Committee: Ms. Baljeet Kaur, Shri Skalzang Rigzin, Shri Rimo Saha and Shri Shiv Prasad Chamoli.

Each awardee receives a statuette, a certificate and Rs 15 lakh in prize money, to be conferred by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan alongside the National Sports Awards 2025.

Key Points

  • Four award categories: Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure, and Lifetime Achievement
  • Awardees: Ms. Baljeet Kaur (Land Adventure), Shri Skalzang Rigzin (Land Adventure), Shri Rimo Saha (Water Adventure), Shri Shiv Prasad Chamoli (Lifetime Achievement)
  • Each awardee receives Rs. 15 lakh, a statuette, and a certificate
  • Awards will be conferred by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan
  • Awards will be presented alongside National Sports Awards 2025
  • Selection made by National Selection Committee following due scrutiny

Exam Angle

Award
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024
Categories
Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure, Lifetime Achievement
Prize
statuette, certificate and Rs 15 lakh per awardee
Conferred by
President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, alongside National Sports Awards 2025

A. Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure, and Lifetime Achievement.

Source: Press Information Bureau

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