Why in News?
Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025 to recognise and reward outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of sports.
About National Sports Awards
The National Sports Awards are presented every year to recognise excellence in sports and acknowledge the contribution of sportspersons, coaches and organisations towards the development and promotion of sports in India.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the nodal ministry responsible for these awards.
Major National Sports Awards
Arjuna Award
The Arjuna Award is given to sportspersons for good performance over the previous four years. The award also recognises qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and discipline demonstrated by the sportsperson.
Arjuna Award (Lifetime)
The Arjuna Award (Lifetime) is given to sportspersons who have made significant contributions through their sporting performance and have continued to contribute to the promotion of sports even after retirement from active sporting careers.
Thus, the award recognises not only their sporting achievements but also their continued contribution to sports after retirement.
Dronacharya Award
The Dronacharya Award is given to coaches who have performed outstanding and meritorious work on a consistent basis and have enabled sportspersons to achieve excellence in international sporting events.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
The Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar recognises corporate entities, both public and private, and NGOs that have played a visible role in the promotion and development of sports.
Key Facts for UPSC Prelims
|
Award |
Main Purpose |
Eligible/Recognised Category |
|
Arjuna Award |
Performance over the previous four years along with leadership, sportsmanship and discipline |
Sportspersons |
|
Arjuna Award (Lifetime) |
Continued contribution to sports after retirement |
Retired sportspersons |
|
Dronacharya Award |
Outstanding and consistent contribution to coaching |
Coaches |
|
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar |
Promotion and development of sports |
Public/private corporate entities and NGOs |
|
Nodal Ministry |
Administration of National Sports Awards |
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports |
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