Awardees standing with Pranab Mukerjee, President of India, at the National Sports Award 2012 function in New Delhi. IE Photo: Renuka Puri

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh greeting the President of India at the award function. IE Photo: Renuka Puri

Shooter Vijay Kumar receiving Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award from the President. IE Photo: Renuka Puri

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh receiving the Arjuna Award from President Pranab Mukherjee. IE Photo: Renuka Puri

Yuvraj Singh, Yogeshwar Dutt and Vijay Kumar at the award function. IE Photo: Renuka Puri

President Pranab Mukherjee honors paralympian athlete Deepa Malik with Arjuna Award 2012.IE Photo: Renuka Puri

Yogeshwar Dutt receiving his Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award from President Pranab Mukherjee. IE Photo: Renuka Puri

Ashwini Ponappa getting ready for the award ceremony. IE Photo: Renuka Puri