National Sports Awards 2016
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Here we have given the details about the National Sports Awards 2016. Candidates those who are all preparing for the IBPS PO/Clerk examination can use this material.
National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.Based on the recommendations of the Committee and after due scrutiny, the Government has decided to confer awards upon the following sports persons/ coaches/organizations:
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
It is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years
| Name of the awardee | Discipline |
| Ms. P.V.Sindhu | Badminton |
| Ms. Dipa Karmakar | Gymnastics |
| Shri Jitu Rai | Shooting |
| Ms. Sakshi Malik | Wrestling |
Arjuna Award
It is given for consistently outstanding performance for four years
| Name of the awardee | Discipline |
| Shri Rajat Chauhan | Archery |
| Ms. Lalita Babar | Athletics |
| Shri Sourav Kothari | Billiards & Snooker |
| Shri Shiva Thapa | Boxing |
| Shri Ajinkya Rahane | Cricket |
| Shri Subrata Paul | Football |
| Ms. Rani | Hockey |
| Shri Raghunath V.R. | Hockey |
| Shri Gurpreet Singh | Shooting |
| Ms. Apurvi Chandela | Shooting |
| Shri Soumyajit Ghosh | Table Tennis |
| Ms. Vinesh | Wrestling |
| Shri Amit Kumar | Wrestling |
| Shri Sandeep Singh Mann | Para-Athletics |
| Shri Virender Singh | Wrestling (Deaf) |
Dronacharya Award
Given for coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events
| Name of the awardee | Discipline |
| Shri Nagapuri Ramesh | Athletics |
| Shri Bishweshwar Nandi | Gymnastics |
| Shri Sagar Mal Dhayal | Boxing |
| Shri Raj Kumar Sharma | Cricket |
| Shri S. Pradeep Kumar | Swimming (Lifetime) |
| Shri Mahabir Singh | Wrestling (Lifetime) |
Dhyan Chand Award
Given for life time contribution to sports development
| Name of the awardee | Discipline |
| Ms. Satti Geetha | Athletics |
| Shri Sylvanus Dung Dung | Hockey |
| Shri Rajendra Pralhad Shelke | Rowing |
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
It is given to the corporate entities (both in private and public sector) and individuals who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development.
| Category | Entity recommended for Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, 2016 |
| Identification and Nurturing of Budding and Young Talent |
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| Encouragement to sports through corporate social responsibility | India Infrastructure Finance Corporate Limited |
| Employment to sportspersons and other welfare measures | Reserve Bank of India |
| Sports for Development | Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Society |
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy
It is given to Overall top performing university in inter-university tournaments
Punjabi University, Patiala
The awardees will receive their awards from the President of India at a specially organized function at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on August 29, 2016.
Apart from a medal and a citation, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee will receive a cash prize of Rs.7.5 lakh. Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand Awardees will receive statuettes, certificates and cash prize of Rs.5 lakh each. Recipients of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar will be given Trophies and certificates. Overall top performing university in inter-university tournaments will be given MAKA Trophy, award money of Rs. 10 lakh and certificate.
