Apply Now: State Sports Awards Applications Open in Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government’s Department of Sports and Youth Welfare has announced the opening of applications for the State Sports Awards for the years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The deadline to submit applications is set for June 26, 2025. These awards encompass a range of prestigious recognitions, including the Shaheed Rajiv Pandey, Shaheed Kaushal Yadav, Shaheed Pankaj Vikram, Shaheed Vinod Choubey, and Veer Hanuman Singh Samman. Additionally, recipients will also receive the Chief Minister’s Trophy, cash rewards, sports scholarships (diet money), and access to an incentive fund. The purpose of these awards is to commend outstanding athletes, coaches, and officials for their exceptional performances at both the state and national levels. The selection process will be based on eligibility criteria, demonstrated achievements, and recommendations from sports associations. The Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Award carries a prize of ₹3 lakh, while the Shaheed Kaushal Yadav and Veer Hanuman Singh Awards offer ₹1.5 lakh each. The Pankaj Vikram and Vinod Choubey Samman include a ₹25,000 prize, and the Chief Minister’s Trophy comes with prize money ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh, depending on the number of team members. Eligible applicants include national/international medal winners, athletes who have excelled in state-level competitions, and athletes participating in the sub-junior, junior, and senior categories. Players seeking diet money must be under the age of 19. Application forms can be obtained from the department’s website at http://sportsyw.cg.gov.in or from district/state sports offices. Applications for the Shaheed Pankaj Vikram Samman must include a recommendation from a state sports association. The application deadline is June 26, 2025, during office hours. Applications should be submitted to the Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium, G.E. Road, Raipur, or the District Sports Office, Raipur. All applications must be accompanied by necessary certifications. Incomplete or unclear applications will not be considered. The decision of the selection committee will be final and binding. All eligible athletes, coaches, and sports associations are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline to receive this esteemed recognition.