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 …
India’s journey at Olympic Games in 1900, with single athelete Norman Pritchard participating and winning two medals- both silver- in athletics. Till now, India has won 9 Gold Medals, 7 Silver Medals and 12 Bronze Medals in Olympics with maximum number of gold medals (Eight) coming from Hockey. Brief History of Olympics Inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were …
The Indian Olympic Association is the body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games, Asian Games and other international athletic meets and for managing the Indian teams at these events. Indian Olympic Association: Fact File Formed: 1927 Headquarter: New Delhi First President: Sir Dorabji Tata Current President: Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra First Secretary General: Dr. A. G. Noehren Current Secretary General: Rajeev …
