India, Jan. 25 -- Two-time Olympic bronze medallist PR Sreejesh has been chosen for the Padma Bhushan, the country's third-highest civilian honour, while R Ashwin, former football star IM Vijayan, para archer Harvinder Singh and para athletics coach Satyapal Singh will be recipients of Padma Shri, it was announced on Saturday.

The five were among 139 persons chosen for the coveted civilian awards on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. The Padma awards are given for distinguished services across fields. This year's honours list comprises seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awardees.

The 36-year-old Sreejesh, was the inspirational goalkeeper of the men's hockey team that won bronze in the Paris Games, which came three...