Sports Awards
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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
This is Instituted in 1991-92 with the objective of honouring most outstanding sports-person to enhanve their general status. It is the highest award bestowed to a sports person in India. The amount of prize money is Rs. 750000.
Arjuna Award
Instituted in 1961 by the Government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National Sports. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 Lakh, a bronze statue of Arjuna and Scroll of honour.
Dronacharya Award
Instituted in 1985 by the Government of India to recognize excellence in sports coaching. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 Lakh, a bronze statue of Dronacharya and scroll of honour.
Dhyanchand Award
Institute in 2002, carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 Lakh, a plaque and a scroll of honour. This honour is given to those sports persons who have contributed to sports persons, and sports by their performance and continue to contribute their promotion for sports even after their retirement from active sporting career.
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