National Sports Award is presented annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. This award is presented by the President of India and it is categorized into 6 different awards. Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has invited applications for the National Sports Award 2021.
Q1. What is the list of awards that constitutes the National Sports Award?
The National Sports is a collection of 6 awards and they are:
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad trophy: This award is presented to the university that shows the top performance in inter-university tournaments.
- Arjuna Award: Given for showing outstanding performance in sports to a sportsperson for over a period of four years.
- Dronacharya Award: Given to coaches who have successfully trained outstanding sports performers at the international level.
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna: Given to a sportsperson for showing outstanding performances in the field of a certain sport for over four years.
- Dhyan Chand Award: Given to personalities who have given a lifetime contribution towards the development of sports.
- Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puroshkar: Given to public and private sector organisations as well as individuals who have helped in the development and promotion of sports.
Q2. Who has been appointed as the current Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports?
Kiren Rijiju has been appointed as the current Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs.
Q3. What is the work of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports?
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports works for the development of sports and youth affairs of the country.