Saleem Durani is the first Crickter to win the Arjuna Award (1961). Born in Afghanistan, he is a strokeful left handed batsman.
The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports.
in 1983 the Arjuna award went to Ms. D. Edulji. She became the first Indian women cricketer to win the Arjuna Award.after that mithali raj has also won the arjuna award.
Nandu Natekar won the first Arjuna Award in 1961.
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Nandu Natekar iwon the first Arjuna Award for badminton in 1961.
The first Arjuna Award was awarded in 1961 to the Indian hockey player, Dhyan Chand, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest field hockey players in history. The award was established by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. Dhyan Chand's contributions to hockey and his exceptional skills on the field earned him this prestigious honor.
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Lala Amarnath was the first Indian cricketer to score century in Tests. Kapil Dev was the first Indian cricketer to score a century in ODI.
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a shree namerikapam kunjarani devi, in weightlifting
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Anne Lumsden was the first woman to win the Arjuna Award (1961). She played women's hockey. The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports.