Overview
Recognizes athletes who win medals at international competitions representing India.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Annual Goa State Sports Awards presented by the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs to outstanding sportspersons, coaches and sports promoters, with cash award, citation and trophy, alongside employment opportunities for outstanding sportspersons.
- Official website
- http://dsya.goa.gov.in/our-services/sports/ ↗
Note: Individual award titles named after Goan sports personalities are categories within the State Sports Awards; listings often transliterate these names differently.
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Goa for 15 years
- ▸ Representation of India in officially recognized International competitions
Benefits
- ✓ Cash awards varying from ₹2 Lakh to ₹5 Lakh based on the level of tournament
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
Application to the Director, Sports & Youth Affairs, Campal, Panaji.
Official link
https://dsya.goa.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Application to the Director, Sports & Youth Affairs, Campal, Panaji.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply?＋
DSYA invites applications/nominations each year through a public notice; applicants submit performance certificates attested by the recognised state or national association.