Leh, Sep 14: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) GoI has invited online applications for National Sports Awards 2022 from eligible sportspersons, coaches, entities, and universities at the dedicated online Portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in. This year onwards, sportspersons, coaches, and entities eligible in accordance with the award guidelines are permitted to self-apply without the recommendation of the authorities/persons through the online Portal dbryas-sports.gov.in only, and the last date to apply is 20^th September 2022.

It is to be noted that applications received after the last date will not be considered. The submission of the Vigilance Certificate from the employer (in case of Central Government/ State Government/ PSU organization) is mandatory along with the online application.

National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Lifetime Award, Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy are given to sportspersons, coaches, entities, and universities by the Ministry in the field of development of sports.

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In case of any issues faced in the online application form, the applicant may contact the Department of Sports at [email protected] Tel. No. 01 1-23387432 from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm on any working day. Also, toll-free helpline numbers for assistance in filling online forms during working days from 8.00 am to 8 pm are 1800-202-5155 and 1800-258-5155. In case, if any person calls after working hours, a return call will be made to the concerned person on the next day.