Overview
A scheme designed to incentivize performance by providing immediate cash rewards to athletes who win medals in major international competitions.
Eligibility
- ▸ Indian athletes winning medals in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, or Deaflympics.
- ▸ The event must be organized by an international body recognized by the IOC or respective global federations.
- ▸ Coaches of the medal-winning athletes are also eligible for a percentage of the award.
Benefits
- ✓ Olympics Gold: ₹75 lakh; Silver: ₹50 lakh; Bronze: ₹30 lakh.
- ✓ Asian Games Gold: ₹30 lakh; Silver: ₹20 lakh; Bronze: ₹10 lakh.
- ✓ Commonwealth Games Gold: ₹20 lakh; Silver: ₹10 lakh; Bronze: ₹7.5 lakh.
- ✓ World Championships (Quadrennial) Gold: ₹40 lakh; Silver: ₹25 lakh; Bronze: ₹15 lakh.
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
Online through the portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in within a specified timeframe after the conclusion of the event.
Official link
https://yas.nic.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Online through the portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in within a specified timeframe after the conclusion of the event.