National Sports Awards 2020 – Burning Issues

Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.
Selection Committee headed by Justice (Retd.) Mukundakam Sharma (former Judge of Supreme Court of India) and other members comprising of eminent sportspersons, persons having experience in sports journalism and sports administration, etc.
Based on the recommendations of the Committee and after due scrutiny, the Government has decided to confer awards upon the following sportspersons, coaches and entities under various categories:
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years.(1991-92)

Dronacharya Award goes to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events. (1985)

Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding performance for four years. (1961)

The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is given to recognise the spirit of adventure among the people of the country.

Overall top performing university in inter-university tournaments is given Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 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.

The awardees will receive their awards from the Hon’ble President of India at a specially organized function through virtual mode from Rashtrapati Bhawan on 29th August, 2020.