Indian hockey player Salima Tete received the Arjuna Award from President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. She earned the award because she plays hockey really well and helped India win medals in important competitions around the world. The award shows how much she has achieved in her sport.
Salima Tete is from Jharkhand and she’s the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team. The Arjuna Award is a big deal in India. It’s given to athletes who are consistently great and show leadership both in India and internationally. Getting this award shows that Salima Tete is a very important player in Indian hockey.
The award ceremony happened on Friday and President Murmu gave the award to Salima Tete. The award means that the country recognizes her talent and the impact she’s made in hockey. It celebrates how she’s helped the team win medals and that she’s the captain of the national team.