Dhyan Chand Award for Life-time Achievement Sports and Games

Introduction:

Dhyan Chand Award for Life-time Achievement Sports and Games is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, named after legendary field hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

To honor sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute to promotion of sports even after their retirement.
To motivate persons who have contributed their lifetime to sports and sports promotion.
To encourage broad basing of and development of excellence in sports in the country.

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A sportsperson should have had good performance at international level and continued to contribute to promotion of sports even after retirement.
Should have shown qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and sense of discipline.
Should not have been penalized or against whom enquiry is pending or going on for use of drugs/substances banned by WADA.
Sportspersons who have already been conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award or Dronacharya Award are not eligible.

A statuette, a certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash award of ₹10,00,000 will be presented to the winners.

Nominations are accepted till 30 April or last working day of April.
Usually, the award is conferred upon not more than three sportspersons in a year.
Ministry will make necessary character verification prior to finalizing the names of the awardees.
Awards will be presented at a function to be held at a place and on a date determined by the Government.
The decision of the Government of India shall be final and no appeal shall lie against them.
Nominations are invited from various organizations such as NSFs, BCCI, and Sports Control/Promotion Boards of various Government Organizations.
The authorized signatory for sending nominations is specified for each organization.