Dipa Karmakar from Tripura was the first Indian gymnast to represent India at the 2016 Rio Olympics in 52 years. She is being awarded with Padma Shri. 
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Here's a look at the prominent Padma awardees

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Late Cho Ramaswamy, founder of prominent Tamil magazine Tughlaq, is being awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in the literature and education field.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is an Indian Yogi and guru. He is being awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
Virat Kohli, the captain of Indian cricket team is being awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution in sports.
Murli Manohar Joshi, a BJP leader and former President of India is being awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contribution in Public Affairs.
Late P A Sangma, former CM of Meghalaya and a Lok Sabha speaker is being awarded the Padma Vibhushan this year.
Sakshi Malik is a freestyle wrestler who bagged bronze in the 2016 Rio Olympics, will be conferred with Padma Shri.
Kailash Kher, a prominent playback singer will be awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to art.

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