Overview
The highest sporting honor in India, awarded for the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of four years.
Eligibility
- ▸ Sportsperson with outstanding performance at the international level
- ▸ Performance period considered is the last 4 years
- ▸ Must have no pending doping charges or disciplinary issues
Benefits
- ✓ Cash prize of ₹25 lakh
- ✓ Medallion and a Certificate of Honour
- ✓ Railway travel concessions (1st Class/AC-II for life)
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
Nominations are invited from National Sports Federations, IOA, and State Governments via the National Awards Portal.
Official link
https://dbtyas-sports.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Nominations are invited from National Sports Federations, IOA, and State Governments via the National Awards Portal.