Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme 2026: Cash Awards for Medal Winners, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme rewards coaches whose athletes win medals at national and international events. Coaches with at least four years of coaching can apply by submitting required documents to the District Sports Officer.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Cash awards for medal achievements |
| Ministry / department | Department of Sports & Youth Affairs |
| Level | State Government (Jharkhand) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Jharkhand Sports Excellence Cash Award Scheme to Coaches is a state‑level initiative by the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs. It provides substantial cash awards to coaches who train athletes or teams that secure medals in competitions recognised by the International or Indian Olympic Association. The scheme recognises the contribution of coaches to sports development and encourages sustained excellence.
Benefits
- Summer/Winter Olympic Games – Gold ₹25,00,000/-, Silver ₹15,00,000/-, Bronze ₹10,00,000/-
- Paralympic Games – Gold ₹20,00,000/-, Silver ₹15,00,000/-, Bronze ₹10,00,000/-
- World Cup/World Championship Senior – Gold ₹15,00,000/-, Silver ₹10,00,000/-, Bronze ₹7,00,000/-
- World Cup/World Championship Junior – Gold ₹10,00,000/-, Silver ₹7,00,000/-, Bronze ₹5,00,000/-
- World Cup/World Championship Sub-junior – Gold ₹5,00,000/-, Silver ₹3,00,000/-, Bronze ₹2,00,000/-
- Youth Olympic Games – Gold ₹7,00,000/-, Silver ₹5,00,000/-, Bronze ₹3,00,000/-
- Commonwealth Games – Gold ₹10,00,000/-, Silver ₹7,00,000/-, Bronze ₹5,00,000/-
- Asian Games – Gold ₹10,00,000/-, Silver ₹7,00,000/-, Bronze ₹5,00,000/-
- Asian Championships – Gold ₹3,00,000/-, Silver ₹2,00,000/-, Bronze ₹1,00,000/-
- SAF Game/Intercontinental Championship – Gold ₹1,00,000/-, Silver ₹75,000/-, Bronze ₹50,000/-
- National Games – Gold ₹1,00,000/-, Silver ₹75,000/-, Bronze ₹50,000/-
- National Championships/ National School Sports / Khelo India, National University Sports – Gold ₹75,000/-, Silver ₹60,000/-, Bronze ₹50,000/-
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant should be a coach who trains medal‑winning athletes/teams participating in competitions recognised by the International or Indian Olympic Association.
- The applicant must have coached athletes/teams representing Jharkhand or India for at least four years.
- The medal‑winning athletes must have competed in recognised competitions for the coach to qualify.
Documents required
- Non‑colorful Passport‑size Photo.
- Proof of Medal Achievements by the Trainee Athlete (competition certificates, event records, etc.).
- Identity Proof of the Applicant (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, etc.).
- Proof of Residential Address (Aadhaar, Resident Certificate, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, or Ration Card).
How to apply
- 1Download the application form from the official website of Jharkhand Sports Department.
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies of all required documents.
- 3Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Sports Officer.
- 4Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority and keep the unique identification number.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?+
Coaches whose trainees win medals in recognised national/international competitions.
Are participation‑only achievements eligible for rewards?+
No, medal achievements are mandatory for eligibility.
What is the minimum coaching period required for eligibility?+
Coaches must have trained athletes for at least four years, unless otherwise decided by the committee.
What documents are needed to apply?+
Medal‑related documents, identity proof, and address proof are required.
How is the reward distributed if multiple coaches are involved?+
The reward is distributed based on a pre‑defined percentage decided by the committee.
Can coaches apply for rewards for multiple medal‑winning athletes?+
Yes, but the reward will be based on the highest achievement.
What happens if there are extraordinary cases not covered under this policy?+
The committee has the authority to make decisions in exceptional cases.
How is the incentive amount determined?+
It is based on the level of competition and type of medal won.
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