Arjuna Award
Indian award
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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 symbol of the award is a small bronze statue of Arjuna with his bow.[3]
International competitions
changeThe 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
change- ↑ 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.
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