CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sports ministry has extended the deadline for submitting applications for the national sports awards till which date?
A
June 28
B
June 30
C
June 22
D
June 12
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a statement, the ministry said, “Last date for receipt of applications has now been extended from 20th September, 2022 to 27th September, 2022 (Tuesday).

Detailed explanation-2: -Recently, the Table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal was bestowed with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award for his outstanding performance in the Commonwealth Games, 2022 by the President as part of the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -While Eldhose became the first Indian to win a CWG gold in the men’s triple jump, Avinash Sable won a silver in the men’s 3000m steeplechase and broke the Kenyan monopoly on the podium in the sport. India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma’s coach Dinesh Lad received the Dronacharya Award in the lifetime category.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games is given to honour sportspersons who have contributed to sports.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Dronacharya Award was instituted in 1985 by the Government of India to recognize excellence in sports coaching. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a bronze statue of Dronacharya, and a scroll of honor.

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