Question: What are the eligibility criteria for Scheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for Scheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games:

Ministry Of Youth Affairs & SportsScheme For Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And
GamesAwardSportsDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsArjuna
Award is India's highest sporting award bestowed by the Government of India (Ministry of youth affairs and sports) to sportspersons for
their outstanding performance in international as well as national events and also hold leadership qualities with good morals. The award
was launched in 1961 and is presented by the President of India every year to sportspersons of different categories. The honor is named
after Prince "Arjuna", the protagonist of the Indian epic "Mahabharata".ï»¿The Sportspersons are honored each year (one award is
allotted in each discipline) with a bronze statue of Arjuna, a scroll, and a cash prize. There are three categories under which the award is
distributed in various disciplines of sports:-International-level competitions such as Olympic Games / Asian Games / Commonwealth
Games / World Cup / World Championship DisciplinesIndigenous-Native GamesFor para sportspersonsï»¿The applications are invited
only online through a dedicated Portal. Sportspersons eligible in accordance with the award guidelines are permitted to self-apply
without the recommendation of the authorities/persons through the online Portal.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new
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