President Pranab Mukherjee presented National Sports Awards to eminent sportsperson
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Sports Awards to eminent sportsperson on 29 August 2014 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Sports Awards to eminent sportsperson on 29 August 2014 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The awards were presented on the occasion of National Sports Day.
No sportsperson was selected for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2014.
List of awards and awardees:
Arjuna Awards
Arjuna Awards is given to sportspersons for their consistent outstanding performance for 4 years preceding the year of award. Arjuna Awards carry a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees, a statuette and a citation.
The awardees of Arjuna Awards 2014 were:
| Sl. No. |
Name |
Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Jai Bhagwan |
Boxing |
| 2. |
V. Diju |
Shuttler |
| 3. |
Heena Sidhu |
Shooter |
| 4. |
Abhishek Verma |
Archery |
| 5. |
Tintu Luka |
Athletics |
| 6. |
H.N. Girisha |
Para-Athletics |
| 7. |
Geethu Anna Jose |
Basketball |
| 8. |
R. Ashwin |
Cricket |
| 9. |
Anirban Lahiri |
Golf |
| 10. |
Mamta Pujari |
Kabaddi |
| 11. |
Saji Thomas |
Rowing |
| 12. |
Anaka Alankamony |
Squash |
| 13. |
Tom Joseph |
Volleyball |
| 14. |
Renubala Chanu |
Weightlifting |
| 15. |
Sunil Kumar Rana |
Wrestling |
Dronacharya Awards For 2014
Dronacharya Awards is presented to eminent Coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams and helped them to achieve outstanding results in international competitions. Dronacharya Awards carry a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees, a statuette and a citation.
The awardees of Dronacharya Awards 2014 were:
| Sl.No. |
Name |
Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Gurcharan Singh Gogi |
Judo |
| 2. |
G. Manoharan |
Boxing |
| 3. |
Jose Jacob |
Rowing |
| 4. |
N. Lingappa |
Athletics |
| 5. |
Mahabir Prasad |
Wrestling |
DhyanChand Awards
DhyanChand Awards for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games is presented to the sportspersons who contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute by promoting sports even after taking retirement from sports career. DhyanChand Awards carry a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees, a statuette and a citation.
The awardees of Dhyanchand Awards 2014 were:
| Sl.No. |
Name |
Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Gurmail Singh |
Hockey |
| 2. |
K.P. Thakkar |
Swimming-Diving |
| 3. |
Zeeshan Ali |
Tennis |
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards-2013
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award is honoured to sportspersons for their outstanding achievement in the field of adventure activities. The award carries a statuette, a certificate, ceremonial dress and a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees.
The awardees of Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2013 were:
| S. No. |
Name |
Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Subedar Jagat Singh |
Land Adventure |
| 2. |
Passang Tenzing Sherpa |
Land Adventure |
| 3. |
MWO Surender Singh |
Air Adventure |
| 4. |
Wg. Cdr. (Retd) Amit Chowdhury. |
Lifetime Achievement |
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar is presented to recognize the contribution made to sports by entities other than sportspersons and coaches. The recipients of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar are awarded with Trophies.
The awardees of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2014 were:
| Sl. No. |
Category |
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Employment Of Sports Persons And Sports Welfare Measures |
Oil And Natural Gas Corporation |
| 2. |
Community Sports–Identification And Nurturing Of Budding/Young Talent |
Jindal Steel Works |
| 3. |
Establishment And Management Of Sports Academies Of Excellence |
Guru Hanuman Akhara |
| 4. |
Other Forms Of Sports Activities Not Covered In The Categories Mentioned In The Schemes |
Link Foundation Of India–Magic Bus |
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is presented to the institutions for their all round performance in Inter-University Tournaments. The winner receives a replica of the Trophy and a cash award of 10 lakh rupees which is further utilized for development of games and sports.
The recipient of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 2014 was:
| Sl. No. |
Institution |
Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. |
Punjabi University, Patiala |
2013-14 |
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