World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur were awarded the Padma Shri as part of the Padma Awards for 2026, announced by the Centre. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj was also among the prominent sportspersons honoured. A total of 131 Padma Awards were announced this year, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri honours across various fields.