The sports ministry has invited nominations for the annual sports awards under various categories after the process was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In a circular issued by the MYAS late on Monday and available on its website, nominations have been invited for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna — the highest sports honour in the country — and the Arjuna awards from NSFs, IOAs and State governments.
The ministry has also invited applications for Dhyan Chand lifetime achievement award, Dronacharya award for coaching and the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan award for promoting sports by States/institutions/NGOs.
The last date for applying is June 3 till 11.59 p.m.. Given the current situation, only soft copies have to be submitted by those interested.
The application process is normally completed by April.
The constitution of the awards panel would be decided at a later date after scrutiny of the applications.
