Cash Prize to Players and Coaches 2026: Recognise Medal Winners
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Quick answer
The scheme awards cash prizes to Uttarakhand players and their coaches for medals won at national or international competitions. Eligible players and coaches submit required documents offline in January or July to receive the prize.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹10,000 to ₹2 crore cash prize |
| Ministry / department | Department Of Sports |
| Level | State Government (Uttarakhand) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Department of Sports, Government of Uttarakhand, runs a cash prize scheme to honour athletes and their coaches who secure medals at national or international level competitions. The scheme offers a prize ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹2 crore and requires applicants to submit a detailed application with supporting documents. Once verified by the Sports Directorate, the prize money is released directly to the bank accounts of both the player and the coach.
Benefits
- Cash prize for medal‑winning players and coaches
- Prize amount ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹2 crore
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Players and coaches from Uttarakhand who have won medals at national or international level
Documents required
- Aadhaar card of the player
- Bank account details of the player
- Passport‑size photograph of the player
- Complete details and certificate of the competition in which the medal was won
- Permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand
- One‑year sports diploma of the coach or equivalent certificate
- Certificate of training from the National Association of the concerned sport
- Stamp paper of ₹10/- certifying 180 days of training by the coach
- Bank account number of the coach
- Aadhaar card of the coach
How to apply
- 1Download the application form from the Department of Sports website
- 2Fill in the application form with required details
- 3Attach all the documents listed above
- 4Submit the completed form to the Sports Directorate in January or July
- 5Wait for verification and receive the prize money directly to bank accounts
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?+
Players and their coaches from Uttarakhand who have won medals at national or international level are eligible.
What is the minimum and maximum cash prize under this scheme?+
The prize money ranges from a minimum of ₹10,000 to a maximum of ₹2 crore.
Is the scheme applicable to both players and coaches?+
Yes, both medal‑winning players and their respective coaches receive cash prizes.
How often can applications be submitted?+
Applications are invited twice a year by the Sports Directorate.
What are the time periods covered for applications?+
Applications are invited in January for games held from 01 January to 30 June, and again for games held from 01 July to 31 December.
Where can applicants get the application form?+
The form can be downloaded from the Department’s official website: https://sports.uk.gov.in.
What is the role of recognized State Sports Associations?+
They are responsible for recommending the application of eligible players and coaches to the Sports Directorate.
How is the prize money disbursed?+
After document verification, the Sports Directorate releases the prize money directly to the bank accounts of the player and coach.
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