National Sports Awards

• Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna - India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports.
• Arjuna Award - Recognises outstanding achievement in National sports.
• Dronacharya award- an award presented by the government of India for excellence in sports coaching.
• Dhyan Chand Award - India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games. The award is named after the legendary Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand.
  

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna:

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (RGKR) is India’s highest honour given for achievement in sports. The words "Khel Ratna" literally mean "sports gem" in Hindi. The award is named after the late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. It carries a medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component. Up to 2004–05, the cash component was Rs. 500,000/- (c.11,500 USD).The money has been increased from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 750,000.

Arjuna Award:

Arjuna Awards were instituted in 1961 by the government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. The award carries a cash prize of  500,000, a bronze statuette of Arjuna and a scroll.

Dronacharya Award:

Dronacharya Award is an award presented by the government of India for excellence in sports coaching. The award comprises a bronzestatuette of Dronacharya, a scroll of honour and a cash component of Rs.500,000. The award was instituted in 1985.

Dhyan Chand Award:

Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games, given by the Government of India. The award is named after the legendary Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand. The award was initiated in 2002. The award carries a cash prize of INR 5 lakh (500,000 rupees), a plaque and a scroll of honour.

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