Sports & Awards – Karnataka TET (General Awareness & Current Affairs)
Purpose of this note – To give you a quick, clear, and exam‑ready overview of Indian sports and the major awards given to athletes, coaches and sportspeople.
Target audience – Karnataka TET aspirants (Grades 1–12).
Format – Simple explanation → Key points → Worked example → Revision summary.
1. Simple Explanation
- Sports are organised physical activities that test skill, strength, speed, endurance, and mental concentration.
- Awards recognise excellence, dedication, and contribution to Indian sports – from performance on the field to coaching, training, or lifetime service.
For the Karnataka TET, you must know:
- The most prestigious national sports awards (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award).
- Recent awardees (2023–2024) and their sports.
- Major national and international competitions (Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, National Games).
- The role of sports in education and society.
2. Key Points
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Major International Competitions | • Olympics – 2024 Paris (India: 10 golds). • Asian Games – 2022 Hangzhou (India: 87 medals). • Commonwealth Games – 2022 Birmingham (India: 12 golds). |
| National Competitions | • National Games – Held every 2–3 years (2021 Bengaluru). • Karnataka State Games – State level, promotes local talent. |
| Indian Sports Bodies | • BCCI – Cricket. • AIFF – Football. • BWF – Badminton. • NIS – National Institute of Sports. |
| Top National Awards – 2023‑24 | 1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna – Highest sporting honour. 2. Arjuna Award – Outstanding performance. 3. Dronacharya Award – Excellence in coaching. 4. Dhyan Chand Award – Lifetime contribution. |
| Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna | • Awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. • Criteria: Outstanding performance, consistency, and sportsmanship. • 2023 recipients: PV Sindhu (Badminton), Saina Nehwal (Badminton), Virat Kohli (Cricket), Mohit Panda (Hockey), Sourav Raina (Cricket). |
| Arjuna Award | • Recognises consistent international performance over 4 years. • 2023 recipients: Rohit Sharma (Cricket), Rani Jain (Field hockey), Niranjan Kumar (Wrestling). |
| Dronacharya Award | • For coaches who have produced international level athletes. • 2024 recipients: Nasser Raza (Cricket coach), M. V. K. S. Mohan (Football coach). |
| Dhyan Chand Award | • Lifetime achievement award. • 2024 recipients: Gurpreet Singh (Wrestling |