Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) provides which of the following awards for coaches who help athletes achieve excellence over a period of four years?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Dronacharya Award

Explanation:

• The Dronacharya Award is given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports to coaches.
• It honours coaches who have consistently trained athletes to achieve excellence over at least four years.
• Recognises outstanding contribution to producing medal-winning athletes at international events.

Information Booster:

• Instituted in 1985 as part of the National Sports Awards.
• Includes two categories: Lifetime Achievement & Regular Category.
• Awardees receive a medal, certificate, ceremonial dress, and cash prize.
• Named after Guru Dronacharya, legendary teacher from the Mahabharata.
• Award covers all major Olympic, Asian, and world championship sports.

Additional Knowledge:

(a) Arjuna Award

• Instituted in 1961 to honour outstanding Indian sportspersons.
• Awarded for consistent performance at international level for the last 4 years.
• Recipients get a bronze statuette, certificate, and cash prize.
• Covers Olympic, non-Olympic, indigenous and adventure sports.

(c) Khel Ratna Award (Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna)

• India’s highest sporting honour for individual sportspersons.
• Instituted in 1991–92, first recipient was Viswanathan Anand.
• Includes a medal, certificate, and substantial cash prize.
• Renamed in 2021 to honour hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

(d) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar

• Introduced in 2009 to recognise organizations (not individuals).
• Awarded for contributions in areas like sports development, talent identification, CSR sports promotion, etc.
• Encourages corporate and institutional involvement in Indian sports.