The Ministry received the nomination of Saina Nehwal for Padma Bhushan on 3rd January from Badminton Association of India. 

On 1st May, 2014, the Ministry of Home Affairs invited nominations for Padma Awards. Last date for forwarding nominations to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was Sep.15, 2014. 

Based on the nominations received from the Federations etc., the Departments of Sports recommended the name of Sushil Kumar (wrestling) for Padma Bhushan. 

Sushil Kumar’s recommendation for Padma Bhushan Award was made after taking into consideration his achievements, viz. Bronze Medal in Beijing Olympic Games-2008; Gold medal in Commonwealth Games-2010; Gold Medal in Senior World Wrestling Championship-2010; Silver Medal in London Olympic Games-2012; Gold Medal in Commonwealth Games-2014; and several other achievements at national and international level.