Rio medal winners will be considered for Khel Ratna and Arjuna

Sports
May 24 2016 03:07 PM
Preksha

Rio medal winners will be considered for Khel Ratna and Arjuna

The sports ministry today said that winners from the upcoming Rio Games will be considered for this year's Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards. “Medal winners in team events, who have played stellar roles in the medal won by the team for the country in Rio Olympics 2016 such as number of goals scored, number of goals saved etc., and who have already not been conferred with Arjuna Award in the past will be considered for Arjuna Awards,” the Ministry said.

This move by the ministry could give a boost to Indian contingent's performance and athletes won't have to wait for one full year after their medal winning performances at the Olympic games. This will also ensure immediate recogonition of Olympic winners.

The athletes who emerge victorious in individual events will be considered for the prestigious Khel Ratna, the highest sporting honour of the Republic of India, while those who shine bright in team events will be considered for the Arjuna Award that carries a cash prize of Rs 500,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll.

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