Facts About National Sports Awards
Published on Aug 29, 2020
If you are preparing for any government, bank or railway exams, the General knowledge about sports is one of the important topics to study. You can get the questions from the National sports awards and their facts. Let’s have a quick look on some of the facts about the National sports awards:
Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Award- The Highest Sports Award
Given for- The most outstanding performance in sports.
Awarded with- Rs. 7.5 Lakhs Cash, a citation and Medal.
Frequency- Once in 4 years
Basis of selection: Performance In international sports events like Olympics, Asian games, Common Wealth Games and Paralympics.
Arjuna Award – The Oldest Sports Award in India
Given for- The outstanding performance of a sports person consistently for 4 years.
Awarded with- Rs 5 lakh cash, Certificate and Statuettes.
First winner- Krishna Dass in 1981 for Archey.
Firs women winner- Meena Shah for in 1962 Badminton
Dronacharya Award- Award for Coaches
Given for- producing the medal winners at international sports events.
Awarded with- Rs. 5 Lakhs, Certificate and Statuette.
First winners- O M Nambiar, Om Prakash Bhardwaj and B B Bhagwat.
Firs women winner- Hansa Sharma for Weightlifting in 2000.
Dhyanchand Award- In The Memory of the Hockey Legend Dhyanchand
Given for- Lifetime contribution to sports Development
Awarded with- Rs. 5 Lakhs, Certificate and Statuette.
First winner- Aparna Ghosh in 2002.