Sports & Awards – Study Notes
(Uttarakhand Patwari / Lekhpal – General Awareness & Current Affairs)
Goal: Know the most important Indian and state‑level sports awards, their recipients, and the criteria that make a candidate eligible.
1. Simple Explanation
| Term | What it is | Who gives it | Who receives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna | Highest sporting honour in India | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | Top performing Indian athlete(s) in a calendar year |
| Arjuna Award | Award for outstanding performance in national sports | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | Athletes with consistent performance over 4 years |
| Dhyan Chand Award | Lifetime achievement in sports | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | Former athletes & coaches with lifetime contribution |
| Dronacharya Award | Award for coaches | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | Coaches who have produced national & international success |
| Yash Bharti Award | State honour for sporting excellence in Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand Government | Athletes and coaches from Uttarakhand |
| Uttarakhand Sports Award | State award for outstanding performance at national & international level | Uttarakhand Government | Uttarakhand athletes & teams |
| Khelo India Awards | Youth & school‑level incentive scheme | Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports | Young athletes, schools, and coaches |
Why they matter: These awards are frequently mentioned in news, and the exam often asks you to match the award with its purpose or to identify a notable recipient.
2. Key Points (Bullet‑style)
National Awards (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports)
| Award | Year Created | Eligibility | Notable Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna | 1991 | 1) Athlete with at least one medal at a major international event (Olympics, World/Asian Games, etc.) 2) Consistent performance over 4 years | 2023 – PV Sindhu (Badminton) |
| Arjuna Award | 1961 | 1) 4 years of consistent performance 2) Medal in national/international competition | 2023 – Ravi Kumar Dahiya (Wrestling) |
| Dhyan Chand Award | 2002 | 1) Lifetime contribution to sport (athlete or coach) | 2023 – PV Sindhu (Co‑coach) |
| Dronacharya Award | 1995 | 1) Coaches who produce national/international success | 2023 – Dr. A. S. K. (Coach – Wrestling) |
| Yash Bharti Award (Uttarakhand) | 2013 | 1) Outstanding performance in any sport | 2023 – Swati Singh (Paralympic Athlete) |
State‑Level (Uttarakhand)
| Award | Year Created | Eligibility | Notable Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand Sports Award | 2015 | 1) Uttarakhand athlete/coach with national/in |