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:
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Who was the first Indian cricketer to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
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Answer: Sachin Tendulkar.
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Which sports award is given to honor coaches for their exceptional contributions to sports in India?
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Answer: The Dronacharya Award.
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Which prestigious award is presented to universities for their overall performance in sports in India?
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Answer: The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is presented to universities for their overall performance in sports in India.
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The Arjuna Award is given to recognize excellence in which field?
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Answer: In sports in India.
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Who is responsible for selecting the winners of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards in India?
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Answer: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
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Name the highest sporting honor in India, which is equivalent to the Bharat Ratna in the field of sports.
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Answer: The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
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