Question: Tell me about the Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Best Contribution to promotion of Sports and Games scheme.

Answer: :To encourage the development of Sports

**Eligibility:** OdishaBiju Patnaik Sports Award for Best Contribution to promotion of Sports and GamesAwardPromotion Of
GamesPromotion Of SportsDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe â€œBiju
Patnaik Sports Award for Best Contribution to Promotion of Sports and Gamesâ€​ is a category of award under the â€œBiju Patnaik
Sports Award" Scheme. The scheme was launched by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha to commemorate
the yeoman service of late Biju Patnaik, the ex-Chief Minister of Odisha, towards the development of Sports & Games in the State by
conferring the highest honour of the Government of Odisha in the field of Sports in his name. The award is given the individuals who
have substantially contributed in various ways such as Sports Administration and sports Support Staff (other than Coaches) and also to
the organizations that have substantially contributed by recruiting sportspersons, providing financial support to sportspersons for
advanced coaching & International participation, and sponsorship support for the organization of National and international sporting
events.Objective:To encourage the development of Sports and Games in the State.To honour meritorious sportspersons who have made
the State Proud.To inspire and motivate young talents to excel in sports and games by emulating the seniors.Sports Discipline: The sports
disciplines recognized by the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.), Indian Olympic Association (I.O.A.), Government of India
(G.O.I.), Sports Authority of India (S.A.I.) and Government of Odisha (G.O.O.) including Sports Event for Persons with
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