Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.
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.
Arjuna Award is given for consistently outstanding performance for four years.
Dronacharya Award goes to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events.
Dhyan Chand Award is for lifetime contribution to sports development.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is given to the corporate entities (both in the private and public sectors) and individuals who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development.
Overall top performing university in inter-university tournaments is given the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy.
In addition to these Sports Awards, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports also recognizes the spirit of adventure among the people of the country by bestowing the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2020 was conferred to the following 5 Institutes:
Air Force Sports Control Board
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd.
Lakshya Institute
Army Sports Institute
International Institute of Sports Management (IISM)
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports:
It is a branch of the Government of India which administers the Department of Youth Affairs and the Department of Sports in India.
Minister of State (Independent Charge): Kiren Rijiju