Overview
Financial support to help athletes meet expenses for diet, equipment, and training.
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 past 3 years
- ▸ Age below 14: Must be in Top 3 at State/National
- ▸ Seniors: Ranked in top 8 at National level
Benefits
- ✓ U-14 players: ₹2 Lakh per annum
- ✓ U-17 players: ₹3 Lakh per annum
- ✓ Higher level international athletes: Up to ₹16 Lakh per annum under 'Elite Athlete' category
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 through the Delhi government's E-district portal or Sports Branch website.
Official link
https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Online through the Delhi government's E-district portal or Sports Branch website.
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.