Overview
Financial assistance and cash awards for athletes winning medals at national and international sports competitions.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Financial assistance under Delhi's 'Mission Excellence' to top-level Delhi sportspersons for training and coaching towards international competition; selection requires a top-8 national ranking/position in the athlete's sport and age category as maintained by the recognised national federation.
- Official guidelines PDF
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- Official website
- https://www.edudel.nic.in ↗
Note: Listed under several informal names ('Play for India', 'financial assistance to sportspersons'); the notified scheme is 'Mission Excellence'.
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Delhi for last 3 years
- ▸ Participated or won medals in SGFI, National Games, or International events
Benefits
- ✓ Olympic Gold: ₹3 Crore; Silver: ₹2 Crore; Bronze: ₹1 Crore
- ✓ Annual financial aid for specialized training up to ₹16 Lakh for elite athletes
Application process
Application to the Sports Branch, GNCTD, via the official education department portal.
Apply via: Application to the Sports Branch, GNCTD, via the official education department portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the selection cut-off date?＋
Rankings are counted as on 31 March of the previous financial year, in the athlete's age category, as maintained by the respective national sports federation.
Is this the same as Play & Progress?＋
No. Play & Progress supports upcoming school-level athletes; Mission Excellence supports top-level sportspersons preparing for international events.