Arjuna Award Overview
The Arjuna Award, officially known as the Arjuna Awards for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games, is the second-highest sporting honor in India, ranking just below the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
History of Arjuna Award
The Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Arjuna Award (1961-2024)
Arjuna Award FAQs
Arjuna Award is a recognized award honoring excellence and achievements in Sports category, awarded to deserving individuals or organizations worldwide.
It is a Sports award category, recognizing outstanding contributions, performance, and excellence in Sports field or domain globally.
This award is given for Athletes for consistently outstanding performance in sports and games over a period of four years at international and national levels., honoring individuals or groups who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and contributions in this area.
The Arjuna Award is presented by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, recognizing excellence and honoring individuals for their significant achievements and contributions.
Arjuna Award was first awarded in 1961, marking the beginning of recognizing excellence and achievements in its respective category.
The most recent Arjuna Award was awarded in 22 August 2024, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence and outstanding achievements globally.
Currently, the Arjuna Award is Continue, indicating whether the award is actively presented or has been discontinued officially.
Arjuna Award is awarded by India, recognizing achievements and honoring individuals or organizations associated with India country and its excellence.
