List of Sports awards

List of Sports awards

Dhyan Chand Award:

This Award was established by the Indian Government and initiated in 2002 year. This award is presented by president of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan. It holds cash price of 5 lakhs, one ceremonial dress, a figurine and a scroll. This award is given to the sports-person who performed extraordinary in various events.

Dronacharya Award:

This Award was established by the Indian Government and initiated in 1985 year.This award is presented by president of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan. It holds cash price of 5 lakhs, one Dronacharya bronze statue and a scroll. This award is given to the sports coaches who performed extraordinary in coaching the players and outstanding contribution towards sports.

Arjuna Award:
This Award was established by the Indian Government and initiated in 1961 year. This award is presented by president of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan. It holds cash price of 5 lakhs, one Arjuna bronze statue and a scroll. This award is given to the sports-person who performed extraordinary in various events.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Award:
This award is given to the top players in the Inter university tournaments.

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award:
This Award was established by the Indian Government and initiated in 1991 year. This award is presented by president of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan. It holds cash price of 7.5 lakhs, one medal and a scroll. This award is given to the sports-person who performed extraordinary in various events. It is the highest priority award in the sports.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh:
This Award was established by the Punjab state Government and given for excellent achievement in the sports.