Overview
State-level recognition for excellence in sporting achievements and coaching contributions.
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 recognized national/international competitions
Benefits
- ✓ Cash awards ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000 depending on the level of competition
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
Applications accepted via SAAP portal following public notification.
Official link
https://sports.ap.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Applications accepted via SAAP portal following public notification.
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.