Overview
Financial support and rewards for athletes representing Andhra Pradesh in major multi-sport events.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Cash prizes notified under AP Sports Policy 2024–2029 (G.O.Ms.No.18, 10.12.2024): Olympic/Paralympic gold ₹7 crore, silver ₹5 crore, bronze ₹3 crore; Asian Games gold ₹4 crore, silver ₹2 crore, bronze ₹1 crore. Participation incentive ₹15 lakh (Olympics) and ₹10 lakh (Asian Games). Policy also provides 3% reservation for sportspersons in direct recruitment to state government posts.
- Official guidelines PDF
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- Official website
- https://saap.ap.gov.in ↗
Note: Some listings use alternate names (Yuvashakti awards, sports incentive scheme) for the same G.O.Ms.No.18 incentive structure.
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Andhra Pradesh
- ▸ Medal winners in Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games
Benefits
- ✓ Olympic Gold: ₹75 Lakh
- ✓ Olympic Silver: ₹50 Lakh
- ✓ Olympic Bronze: ₹30 Lakh
Documents required
- ▪ Aadhaar card
- ▪ Proof of age (birth certificate / school certificate)
- ▪ Domicile / residence proof
- ▪ Recent passport-size photograph
- ▪ Sports achievement certificates (state / national)
- ▪ Bank account details (passbook copy)
- ▪ Coach / academy recommendation letter (if applicable)
- ▪ Medical fitness certificate
Application process
Online application via the SAAP portal or through the District Sports Development Officer.
Official link
https://sports.ap.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Online application via the SAAP portal or through the District Sports Development Officer.
Frequently asked questions
Who disburses the cash incentives?＋
The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) processes claims after the athlete submits the federation result certificate and proof of Andhra Pradesh domicile.
Is there a job quota for sportspersons in AP?＋
Yes — the 2024–29 policy provides 3% reservation for eligible sportspersons in direct recruitment to state government jobs, operationalised department-wise.