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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Scheme of Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons

Monthly pension support for meritorious sportspersons who meet medal/performance and income criteria under the official scheme.

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Last updated: 12 Aug 2026· Source: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports — Scheme of Sports Fund for Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons
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When this entry was written, the eligibility, benefits, amount and application details below were cross-checked against Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports — Scheme of Sports Fund for Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons (Scheme of Sports Fund for Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons, No. K-15014/15/2018-SP-IV (amended as on 7 June 2018)), but the live source has since changed or become unreadable — see the note above.
Eligibility, benefits, amounts and deadlines are set by the implementing government department and change without notice. Always confirm the current terms on the official source linked on each page before applying.

Overview

Monthly pension support for meritorious sportspersons who meet medal/performance and income criteria under the official scheme.

Key details

Age
Pension is payable from the age of 30, or from retirement from an active sports career, whichever is later, and continues for life.
Amount / benefit value
Monthly pension: ₹20,000 (Olympic/Para Olympic Games medallists), ₹16,000 (World Cup/World Championship gold in Olympic and Asian Games disciplines), ₹14,000 (World Cup silver/bronze in those disciplines, and Asian/Commonwealth/Para Asian Games gold), ₹12,000 (Asian/Commonwealth/Para Asian Games silver and bronze).
Official guidelines PDF
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Official website
https://yas.gov.in/en/sports/scheme-sports-fund-pension-meritorious-sportspersons ↗

Note: The scheme is operated through the 'Sports Fund for Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons', managed by a General Committee chaired by the Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, and is funded by Government grant, contributions from the National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons, and corporate donations. It is distinct from the National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons, which assists sportspersons in indigent circumstances. No arrears are paid for the period before the scheme came into force, and the notified scheme text contains no provision for transferring the pension to a spouse or dependant.

Official documents

Notices and PDFs published by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, including earlier years. Links checked 2026-10-06.

Eligibility

  • ▸ Retired sportspersons meeting the scheme's medal or participation criteria
  • ▸ Income and other conditions as notified in guidelines

Benefits

  • ✓ Monthly pension assistance at rates notified by MYAS

Documents required

  • ▪ Proof of medal / performance (federation attestation)
  • ▪ Age proof
  • ▪ Income declaration / affidavit
  • ▪ Aadhaar and bank passbook copy

Application process

Apply through the official MYAS process with sports achievement and income documents.

Official link
https://yas.nic.in/sports/scheme-pension-meritorious-sportspersons ↗
Application referrals
—visitors referred

Apply via: Apply through the official MYAS process with sports achievement and income documents.

Frequently asked questions

Who is covered?＋

Indian citizens who have won a gold, silver or bronze medal at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Para Olympic Games, or a World Cup/World Championship held once in four years in an Olympic or Asian Games discipline.

When does the pension start?＋

On attaining the age of 30, or the date of retirement from active sport, whichever is later. The applicant must give an undertaking in the application form that they have retired from an active sports career, and must furnish a life certificate when demanded.

Can I draw more than one pension under the scheme?＋

No. Only one pension is payable, corresponding to the highest sports achievement.

How do I apply?＋

In the Annexure-I proforma, submitted in triplicate with bank details in Annexure-II, recommended by the President or Secretary of the concerned National Sports Federation, or by a Deputy Secretary/Director of the State Sports Department on behalf of the State Government.