<p>The Sports Ministry on Saturday set September 20 as the deadline for submitting online applications for National Sports Awards 2022.</p>.<p>The notification inviting applications for the sports awards for the year 2022 has been uploaded on the website www.yas.nic.in.</p>.<p>In a statement, the ministry said that the Indian Olympic Association/Sports Authority of India/recognized National Sports Federations/Sports Promotion Boards/ State and UT Governments were intimated accordingly.</p>.<p>This year onwards, applications are being invited only in online mode through a dedicated portal.</p>.<p>The applicants eligible in accordance with the award guidelines are permitted to self-apply, without the recommendation of the authorities/persons, online only at the portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in.</p>.<p>"The application of the eligible sportspersons for the award must be submitted at the Portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in by 11.59 pm on 20th September, 2022. Applications received after the last date will not be considered," the ministry said in a notification.</p>.<p>Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports.</p>.<p>Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years, while Arjuna Award is bestowed for consistent outstanding performance for four years.</p>.<p>The Dronacharya Award goes to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events, whereas Dhyan Chand Award is for life-time contribution to sports development.</p>.<p>Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is given to the corporate entities and individuals, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development, while Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is awarded to a university for overall top performance in inter-university tournaments. </p>
<p>The Sports Ministry on Saturday set September 20 as the deadline for submitting online applications for National Sports Awards 2022.</p>.<p>The notification inviting applications for the sports awards for the year 2022 has been uploaded on the website www.yas.nic.in.</p>.<p>In a statement, the ministry said that the Indian Olympic Association/Sports Authority of India/recognized National Sports Federations/Sports Promotion Boards/ State and UT Governments were intimated accordingly.</p>.<p>This year onwards, applications are being invited only in online mode through a dedicated portal.</p>.<p>The applicants eligible in accordance with the award guidelines are permitted to self-apply, without the recommendation of the authorities/persons, online only at the portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in.</p>.<p>"The application of the eligible sportspersons for the award must be submitted at the Portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in by 11.59 pm on 20th September, 2022. Applications received after the last date will not be considered," the ministry said in a notification.</p>.<p>Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports.</p>.<p>Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years, while Arjuna Award is bestowed for consistent outstanding performance for four years.</p>.<p>The Dronacharya Award goes to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events, whereas Dhyan Chand Award is for life-time contribution to sports development.</p>.<p>Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is given to the corporate entities and individuals, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development, while Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is awarded to a university for overall top performance in inter-university tournaments. </p>