Royal Order of Sports Merit

The Royal Order of Sports Merit () is a Spanish civil order of merit that was created on 18 June 1982. The order is meant to recognise distinguished service in sports, in teaching physical education, or the management, organisation, promotion and development of physical education and sports.

Classes of the order
Individuals
There are four classes of the Royal Order of Sports Merit that can be given to individuals:  
Grand Cross, awarded by Royal Decree in accordance with the Council of Ministers.
Gold Medal, awarded by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sport, on the proposal of the President of the Sports Council.
Silver Medal, awarded by the President of the Sports Council.
Bronze Medal, awarded by the President of the Sports Council.

Organizations
Gold Plaque, awarded by Royal Decree in accordance with the Council of Ministers.
Silver Plaque, awarded by the President of the Sports Council.
Bronze Plaque, awarded by the President of the Sports Council.

References

Other websites
Ordinances of the Royal Order of Sports Merit, BOE.es

Sport
Category:Sport in Spain