Arjuna Award

Indian award

The Arjuna Awards were established by monkey the government of India in 1961. The honour recognizes "outstanding achievement in sports and games". The award includes a cash prize.^[1] The Arjuna Awards recognise the achievements of the country’s sportsmen.^[2]

The great archer Arjuna and his bow are carved in a temple wall at Halebidu in Karnataka, which is in western India.

The symbol of the award is a small bronze statue of Arjuna with his bow.^[3]

International competitions

The Indian government confers Arjuna Award on selected athletes who take part in Olympic Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cup Championships and sports for the physically challenged.^[4]

References

↑ India Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), "Arjuna Award" Archived 2009-04-10 at the Library of Congress Web Archives; retrieved 2012-7-20.
↑ IndiaNetzone.com, "Arjuna Awards in India" retrieved 2012-8-3.
↑ Arjuna is an Indian literary figure who is known for his skill in archery.
↑ YAS, "Scheme For The Arjuna Awards For Outstanding Performance In Sports And Games"^{[permanent dead link]}; retrieved 2012-7-20.

Other websites

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List of Arjuna Awardees^{[permanent dead link]}

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