The Sports Ministry on Thursday invited purposes for the National Sports Awards, permitting eligible athletes, coaches, universities and different establishments to self-enroll and apply on-line for the second 12 months working as a result of COVID-19 epidemic.
The final date for submission of purposes is 21 June.
“In view of the current epidemic situation, nominations for the National Sports Awards will be accepted online this year,” the ministry mentioned in a launch.
“Last 12 months, the Sports Ministry allowed self-nomination of candidates for the primary time in view of the epidemic.
He mentioned, ‘Self nomination might be allowed this 12 months as properly. The National Sports Federation can even nominate athletes for the highest honor.
By 2019, suggestions have been required for candidates to have the ability to apply, however this situation was waived final 12 months because the COVID-19 lockdown prevented easy motion of individuals.
Last 12 months, 74 recipients have been awarded awards.
The prize cash has additionally elevated significantly with Khel Ratna awardees getting Rs 25 lakh, Arjuna awardees Rs 15 lakh, Dronacharya (Lifetime) Rs 15 lakh and Dhyanchand winners getting Rs 10 lakh.
In an unprecedented transfer, cricketer Rohit Sharma, girls’s hockey staff captain Rani Rampal, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu and TT participant Manika Batra have been collectively awarded the Khel Ratna final 12 months.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
