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Cash Awards To Medal Winners In International Sports Events And Their Coaches
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Number
- Proof of Address
- Proof of achievements by virtue of which the sportsperson(s) has/have become eligible for the cash award
- Bank Account Details (Bank Account Number, Bank name, Branch name, Branch Address, Telephone No. and e-mail, Branch’s IFS Code, Type of bank account MICR Code)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Which Year Was This Scheme Introduced?
The "Scheme of Cash Awards to Medal Winners in International Sports Events and Their Coaches" was introduced in the year 1986 by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
What Are The Objective Of This Scheme?
The Objective of the Scheme is to incentivize the achievements of outstanding sportspersons, encourage and motivate them for higher achievements and to act as inspiring role models for attracting the younger generation to take up sports.
What Are The Sporting Disciplines In Which The Award If Conferred?
The Awards will be given in the following disciplines : (i) Sports disciplines in Olympic Games/ Asian Games/ Commonwealth Games (ii) Chess (iii) Billiards & Snooker
Can The Sportsperson Apply Online For This Scheme?
No, The proposal for Cash Award in the prescribed format (proforma) (as given in the scheme guidelines) from the medal-winning sportsperson (s) along with attested xerox copies of the certificate of winning medals wherever such certificates are issued by the organizer of the sports events and Bank details of the sportspersons should be forwarded to the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
What Are The Documents Required To Apply For This Scheme?
The following documents are required - Aadhaar NumberProof of AddressProof of achievements by virtue of which the sportsperson(s) has/have become eligible for the cash award, Bank Account Details (Bank Account Number, Bank name, Branch name, Branch Address, Telephone No. and e-mail, Branch’s IFS Code, Type of bank account MICR Code)
Is There Any Guideline Regarding The Enhancement In The Amount Of The Award Money?
The amount of award money may be increased once in four years, by the Minister-in-charge of Youth Affairs & Sports on the recommendations of a Committee chaired by the Secretary (Sports), which will, inter alia, include the Financial Adviser of the Ministry.
What If In An Event, More Than One Medal Is Won By Different Individual Sportspersons Trained By The Same Coach?
If in an event, more than one medal is won by different individual sportspersons trained by the same coach, the coach will get the cash award only for the highest medal.
What If There Is Any Doubt/Dispute About The Names Of Coaches Recommended For Cash Awards?
If there is any doubt/dispute about the names of coaches recommended for a cash award, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports will have the final say in the matter after due deliberations.
What Will Be The Incentive Of The Coaches In Case Of Individual Event?
In case of Individual events, award money to be given to the set of coaches will be 50% of the award money payable to the sportsperson (s) whom the set of coaches had coached.
What If In An International Sports Event, More Than One Medal Is Won By A Sportsperson (In Individual Or Team Category)?
If in an international sports event, more than one medal is won by a sportsperson (in individual or team category), he/she will be eligible for cash award only for the highest medal won by him/her in that event.
Which Are The Eligible International Tournaments For Billiards And Snooker?
The cash award in Billiards and Snooker will be given to the medal winners and their coaches for winning medals in IBSF World Billiards Championship(150 up and Long up format), ISBF World Snooker Championship (both World championships held annually) and ACBS Asian Billiards Championship, ACBS Asian Snooker Championship (both Asian Championships held annually) events held annually.
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