Sports Award

Sports: Award And Questions:

Sports awards in India are presented to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements and contributions of sports personalities in various categories. Here's a list of some of the major sports awards in India, categorized by their respective types:

1. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award:

  • This is India's highest sporting honor.

2. Arjuna Award:

  • Given to recognize excellence in sports by Indian athletes.

3. Dronacharya Award:

  • Presented to honor coaches for their exceptional contributions to sports.

4. Dhyan Chand Award:

  • Given for lifetime achievement in sports and games.

5. Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award:

  • Introduced in 2021, this award recognizes exceptional performance in sports by para-athletes.

6. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar:

  • Awarded to entities and individuals who have made significant contributions to sports promotion and development.

7. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy:

  • Awarded to universities for their overall performance in sports.

8. Sports Person of the Year (by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry - FICCI):

  • Recognizes the most outstanding Indian sportsperson of the year.

 Some questions related to sports awards: 

  1. Who was the first Indian cricketer to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?

    • Answer: Sachin Tendulkar.

  2. Which sports award is given to honor coaches for their exceptional contributions to sports in India?

    • Answer: The Dronacharya Award.

  3. Which prestigious award is presented to universities for their overall performance in sports in India?

    • Answer: The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is presented to universities for their overall performance in sports in India.

  4. The Arjuna Award is given to recognize excellence in which field?

    • Answer: In sports in India.

  5. Who is responsible for selecting the winners of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards in India?

    • Answer: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India

  6. Name the highest sporting honor in India, which is equivalent to the Bharat Ratna in the field of sports.

    • Answer: The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.