Overview
The premier sports award of Kerala given to sportspersons who have demonstrated exceptional merit in their fields.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Kerala's highest sports honour — cash prize of ₹3 lakh along with a plaque and certificate, awarded annually in memory of Lt. Col. G.V. Raja, founding president of the Kerala State Sports Council.
- Official website
- https://sportscouncil.kerala.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Permanent resident of Kerala
- ▸ Academic or professional achievement in sports at National/International level
- ▸ Nomination by State Sports Council
Benefits
- ✓ Cash prize of ₹3,00,000
- ✓ Citation and Plaque
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
Selection by Kerala State Sports Council based on merit points.
Official link
https://sportscouncil.kerala.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Selection by Kerala State Sports Council based on merit points.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the G.V. Raja Award?＋
Sportspersons from Kerala with outstanding national and international performance in the assessment year; the Kerala State Sports Council invites applications and a jury selects the awardees. Separate G.V. Raja awards are given for coaches, sports journalism and lifetime achievement.