New Delhi: Indian Sports Authority (SAI) on Wednesday gave his first institutional award to a total of 162 athletes and 84 trainers for their appearance in national and international competitions.
The cash award of Rs 85.02 lakh was given to the recipient during the ceremony, which was attended by the Minister of Sports Anurag Thakur and the Minister of State for Youth and Sports Nisith Pramanik, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
“I sincerely congratulate all athletes and coaches who have been awarded today …
A number of facilities are being extended to athletes.
Every athlete is an inspiration for the generation,” said Thakur in the release.
The award category includes extraordinary awards (for national level achievements) and the best award (for international level achievements).
The award recognizes the extraordinary performance of Sai’s athletes and coaches under various sports promotion schemes at the national and international levels starting 2016.
The award has been given to decent candidates for 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018 -19 and 2019- 20.
Emphasizing that the exercise is an integral part of the national education policy, Thakur said: “When the achievement of a student’s sport was announced at his school, it inspired other students to see beyond academics and including sports in their lives.
That’s the power of an athlete.” I am also happy that sports It has become an integral part of the national education policy and is therefore part of the lives of every student now.
“The selection committee consists of senior Sai officials and prominent sports people, who simplify the nomination received from regional directors from various centers of Sai’s national advantage.” It is an important opportunity to see the award given in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
I hope all success to champion, “said Three.
The recipient of awards has also been given a special blazer made specifically together with quotes.