Overview
National recognition including Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya, Dhyan Chand and other sports awards notified by MYAS.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Umbrella of the annual national awards: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (₹25 lakh), Arjuna Award (₹15 lakh), Dronacharya Award (₹15 lakh lifetime / ₹10 lakh regular), Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement (₹10 lakh), Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (₹15 lakh), Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar (trophy) and MAKA Trophy for the best university.
- Official guidelines PDF
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- Official website
- https://awards.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Candidates meeting award-specific performance or contribution criteria
- ▸ Nominations reviewed under MYAS award guidelines
Benefits
- ✓ National award recognition, citation and cash component as notified
Documents required
- ▪ Duly filled online nomination form
- ▪ Performance record for the award reference period
- ▪ Federation / SAI / govt recommendation
- ▪ Self-attested achievement certificates
Application process
Submit nominations through the official National Sports Awards process when MYAS opens applications.
Official link
https://yas.nic.in/sports/national-sports-awards-0 ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Submit nominations through the official National Sports Awards process when MYAS opens applications.
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply for a national sports award?＋
The Ministry opens online applications and nominations on awards.gov.in each year, generally in April–May, with awards conferred at a national ceremony.
Can athletes self-nominate?＋
Yes. Since 2020 self-nomination is allowed for Khel Ratna, Arjuna, Dronacharya, Dhyan Chand and the Adventure Award, in addition to nominations by federations, SAI and state governments.