IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 29, 2022

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for Sports Awards-2022.

 The application must be submitted online by September 20. Official notification in this regard has been uploaded on www.yas.nic.in website.

Giving information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that applications are invited from eligible sportspersons, coaches, entities, and universities for sports awards. This year onwards, applications will be submitted through online mode using dbtyas-sports.gov.in portal. The applicants eligible in accordance with the award guidelines are permitted to self-apply, without the recommendation of the authorities or persons.

He said that Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. They include Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar, and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years.