The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has invited applications for its annual Sports Awards, recognizing and rewarding excellence in sports.
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award honors sportspersons for the most spectacular and outstanding performances, while the Arjuna Award celebrates consistent excellence in sports. The Arjuna Award (Lifetime) recognizes lifetime contributions to sports development, and the Dronacharya Award is presented to coaches who have trained medal winners at prestigious international competitions. Additionally, the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar (RKPP) acknowledges corporate entities, NGOs, and organizations that have significantly promoted and developed sports in India. Detailed information on these awards is available on the Ministry’s official website www.yas.nic.in
Eligible sportspersons, coaches, and organizations are required to submit applications online only through the dedicated portal www.dbtyas-sports.gov.in
. Applicants must adhere to the guidelines for each award while applying. The deadline for submission is 11:59 pm on October 28, 2025.
For any technical issues or assistance with the online application, applicants may contact the Department of Sports via email at sportsawards-moyas[at]gov[dot]in or by calling 011-233-87432 (9:00 am to 5:30 pm on working days). Toll-free helplines 1800-202-5155 and 1800-258-5155 are also available on working days from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
