The Arjuna Awards Scheme for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India has a scheme of The Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports And Games.

Objectives:

The objective of the Awards is to recognize outstanding achievements of sportspersons in the field of sports at international level.

Eligibility:

• To be eligible for the Award, a sportsperson should have had not only good performance over the previous four years at the International level but also should have shown qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline.
• The Government will only consider conferring Arjuna Award in the disciplines falling under following categories:- a) Olympic Games/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/World Cup/Word Championship disciplines and cricket or any equivalent recognized international Tournament. b) Indigenous Games. c) Sports for physically challenged.

Benefits:

Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports And Games. The Award consist of a statuette, a certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash Award of Rs. 5.00 lakh which will be presented to the winners in a function to be held at a place and on a date to be decided by the Government of India.

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