SPORTS AWARDS OF INDIA

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1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna :-- It is instituted in 1991-92 with the objective of honouring most

outstanding sportsperson to enhance their general status. It is the highest award bestowed to a sports

person in India. The amount of prize money is Rs. 7.5 Lakh. First recipient is Vishwanathan Anand.

2. Dronacharya Award :-- It is instituted in 1985 by the Government of India to recognise

excellence in sports coaching. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5 Lakh, a bronze statue of

Dronacharya and a scroll of honour. First recipient was OM Nambiar.

3. Arjuna Award :-- It is 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 a scroll of honour. First recipient was Bajrangi Prasad.

4. Dhyanchand Award :-- it is instituted in 2002, carries a cash prize of 1.5 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. First recipient was Aparna Ghosh.