Overview
Annual cash awards for athletes of Bihar who secure positions in international and national competitions.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Bihar state sports honours and cash awards for outstanding sportspersons and coaches, conferred by the Department of Art, Culture & Youth through the Bihar State Sports Authority, along with cash incentives for national and international medallists.
- Official website
- https://biharsports.org ↗
Note: Award categories and cash values are notified year to year; the national Dhyan Chand / Arjuna awards are separate central honours.
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Bihar
- ▸ Medals in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, or National Championships
Benefits
- ✓ Olympic Gold: ₹2 Crore
- ✓ National Games Gold: ₹2 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
Submit application to the Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA).
Official link
https://state.bihar.gov.in/youthart ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Submit application to the Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA).
Frequently asked questions
Who can be nominated?＋
Sportspersons domiciled in Bihar with national or international performance in the assessment year, and coaches who have produced such athletes; nominations are invited by the Bihar State Sports Authority.