Applications invited for Bhim Awards

 by Haryananewswire (Balbir)

CHANDIGARH, MAY 22

The Haryana Sports and Youth Affairs Department has invited applications for Bhim Awards for the year 2011-12. It is  the highest state sports award.  Six outstanding sportspersons, including one physically handicapped sportsperson, who have achieved first, second and third positions in the recognized international and senior national tournaments or championships during the last three years are honoured with Bhim Awards as per Sports Policy of the State Government. 

    While stating this here today, a spokesman of the Sports Department said that under Bhim Awards, a cash prize of Rs two lakh, a replica of Bhim, a scroll, a blazer and tie or scarf was given.  He said that sportspersons must have represented Haryana  in the national tournaments or championships and have represented the State prior to their selection in the national team for participation in recognized international tournaments or championships.

            The spokesman said that applications had also been invited for cash awards for the year 2011-12. Cash awards would be given on the basis of each medal separately got in the national or international tournaments or championships during the previous financial year. The sportspersons should be Haryana of domicile and a certificate to this effect must be attached with the application. Sportspersons claiming international achievement must have represented Haryana State in the national championship prior to international championships. Representation in national championship from Haryana State was required for cash award.

            Applications for Bhim Awards and cash awards would be received through District Sports and Youth Officer concerned duly verified by the Secretary of concerned game and Coach. Applications should reach the Directorate, Sports and Youth Affairs by July 31,  he added.