Overview
The highest sports award for senior players in Chhattisgarh who have achieved distinction at the National level.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Chhattisgarh's annual state sports honours (Rajya Khel Alankaran), conferred around National Sports Day (29 August), with cash awards, citation and plaque. Categories include the Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Award for outstanding sportspersons, the Shaheed Kaushal Yadav Award, the Shaheed Pankaj Vikram Award and the Shaheed Vinod Choubey Award for coaches and sports promoters.
- Official website
- https://sports.cg.gov.in ↗
Note: Award names appear in several transliterations (Sahid/Shaheed); all refer to the same Khel Alankaran categories.
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Chhattisgarh
- ▸ Medal winner in National Championships or represent India in International events
Benefits
- ✓ Cash award of ₹3 Lakh
- ✓ Blazer and Citation
- ✓ Direct recruitment in state police and other departments for medalists
Application process
Online portal of the CG Sports Department.
Official link
https://sportsyw.cg.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Online portal of the CG Sports Department.
Frequently asked questions
How is the awardee list finalised?＋
The sports department publishes an interim list, invites claims and objections, and a jury constituted by the department finalises the awardees before the Khel Alankaran ceremony.
Who can apply?＋
Sportspersons, coaches and sports promoters domiciled in Chhattisgarh, for performances in the assessment years covered by that year's notification.