The Rajasthan Sports Council is highest organisation of sports development in the state. Like National Awards at center level, the state also institutionalised awards to recognise and honour eminent sportspersons of the state. In Rajasthan, players are honoured with ‘ Maharana Pratap Award ‘ for outstanding achievements at National and International level by the State Sports Council. Additionally, such Sports trainers …
The Asian Games is the most prestigious event organized by the Olympic Council of Asia. Beginning in 1951, New Delhi, eighteenth (18th) edition took place in Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang in 2018. Asian Games 2018: Some important facts China led the medal tally for the tenth consecutive time. Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee was announced as the most valuable player (MVP) of …
The Union Government bestows National Sports Awards every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports in India. These awards include Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, Dronacharya Award, Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy and Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar . These are awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. …
Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC) is the apex body at the State level to look after the development of sports activities and providing coaching to the players. RSSC was set up in 1957 (as per RSSC website) by the Government of Rajasthan and got registered as a society under Rajasthan State Society Act, 1958. The State Government has been providing grant-in-aid to the Council. Rajasthan State Sports Council: …
The National Games comprises various disciplines in which sportsmen from the different states of India participate against each other. Brief History of National Games of India: The genesis of the National Games is in the Olympic movement, which gathered momentum in the country in the 1920’s. There was a need to identify national talent that could be picked for …
