December 2, 2022: Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nayanmoni Saikia was conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award at Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Draupadi Murmu on November 30 for her achievements in Lawn Bowl.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took on Twitter to congratulate Saikia on this feat.

Shushila Devi from Manipur was also presented with the prestigious award on Thursday for her remarkable contributions and achievements in the field of boxing.

A total of 25 sportsperson were conferred the Arjuna Award, 2022, for their outstanding performance in the field of sports and games.