New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Paris Paralympics 2024 gold medallist Harvinder Singh has expressed his feelings after being selected for the Padma Shri award.

On the eve of the Republic Day, India's para-archer Harvinder Singh stood among those who will receive the Padma Awards in 2025.

The Padma awards, among the country's highest civilian honours, are conferred under three categories - Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

The awards are given in various disciplines, such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, and literature among others.

"I am happy. This is a proud moment for me that I have been awarded the Padma Shri. I want to give the credit for this to my coaches. I will kee...