Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14 years old, was awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi traded runs for accolades on Friday when he received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Receives Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Murmu
The 14-year-old was awarded India’s top civilian honor for children (ages 5–18), acknowledging outstanding accomplishments in areas such as sports, courage, innovation, science, community service, and culture.
Suryavanshi was among 20 young achievers honored at the event.
His attendance at Rashtrapati Bhavan caused him to miss Bihar’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Manipur, leading to some astonishment — particularly after his remarkable 190-run innings against Arunachal Pradesh in the last game.
Nevertheless, the absence was justified: Suryavanshi had been directed to arrive for the ceremony early in the morning, a rare and unique honor.
While speaking to the awardees, President Murmu commended the children for motivating the country.
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“Your accomplishments motivate the whole nation.” “Every child recognized today is just as significant and cherished,” she stated. “Such talented children are the reason India keeps shining globally.”
She mentioned that although only a limited number of names could be referenced because of time limitations, each recipient had made a significant impact in their area, acknowledging parents and families for their backing.
Suryavanshi is now improbable to appear again in the Vijay Hazare Trophy this season. Instead, his attention pivots decisively to the global arena, with the exceptional batter anticipated to be part of the India Under-19 team prior to the U19 World Cup, commencing on January 15.