Overview
Financial incentives provided by the Telangana government to encourage athletes to achieve excellence at the highest levels of competition.
Key details
- Amount / benefit value
- Telangana cash incentive policy for sportspersons: graded cash awards for medallists at Olympic, Asian, Commonwealth, World Championship, National Games and National Championship level, administered by the Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS); coaches of medallists are also rewarded.
- Official website
- https://sats.telangana.gov.in ↗
Eligibility
- ▸ Resident of Telangana
- ▸ Representing Telangana or India
- ▸ Recognition by National Sports Federation
Benefits
- ✓ Olympic Gold: ₹2 Crore
- ✓ Olympic Silver: ₹1 Crore
- ✓ Olympic Bronze: ₹50 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
Applications are submitted to the Managing Director, SATS, Hyderabad.
Official link
https://sats.telangana.gov.in ↗Application referrals
—visitors referred
Apply via: Applications are submitted to the Managing Director, SATS, Hyderabad.
Frequently asked questions
Who administers the incentives?＋
The Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS) under the Department of Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture.
What documents are required?＋
Result certificate from the recognised national federation, Telangana domicile/residence proof, Aadhaar and a bank account in the athlete's name.