<p>The Sports Ministry on Wednesday extended the last date of submission of applications for this year's National Sports Awards by three days to October 1.</p>.<p>Earlier, the ministry had set September 27 as the last date for online submission of applications.</p>.<p>This year onwards, applications are being invited only in online mode through a dedicated portal.</p>.<p>"The last date for receipt of applications has been extended from 27th September, 2022 to 1st October 2022 (Saturday)," the ministry said in a statement.</p>.<p>"The applications from the eligible sportspersons /coaches/entities/universities are invited for the award. They are required to self apply online at dedicated Portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in.</p>.<p>"Indian Olympics Association/Sports Authority of India/recognised National Sports Federations/Sports Promotion Boards/State and UTs Governments etc are also intimated accordingly. Nominations received after 1st October, 2022 (Saturday) will not be considered," it added.</p>.<p>Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports.</p>.<p>Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years, while Arjuna Award is bestowed for consistent outstanding performance for four years.</p>.<p>The Dronacharya Award goes to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events, whereas Dhyan Chand Award is for life-time contribution to sports development.</p>.<p>Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is given to the corporate entities and individuals, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development, while Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is awarded to a university for overall top performance in inter-university tournaments.</p>
<p>The Sports Ministry on Wednesday extended the last date of submission of applications for this year's National Sports Awards by three days to October 1.</p>.<p>Earlier, the ministry had set September 27 as the last date for online submission of applications.</p>.<p>This year onwards, applications are being invited only in online mode through a dedicated portal.</p>.<p>"The last date for receipt of applications has been extended from 27th September, 2022 to 1st October 2022 (Saturday)," the ministry said in a statement.</p>.<p>"The applications from the eligible sportspersons /coaches/entities/universities are invited for the award. They are required to self apply online at dedicated Portal dbtyas-sports.gov.in.</p>.<p>"Indian Olympics Association/Sports Authority of India/recognised National Sports Federations/Sports Promotion Boards/State and UTs Governments etc are also intimated accordingly. Nominations received after 1st October, 2022 (Saturday) will not be considered," it added.</p>.<p>Sports Awards are given every year to recognise and reward excellence in sports.</p>.<p>Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years, while Arjuna Award is bestowed for consistent outstanding performance for four years.</p>.<p>The Dronacharya Award goes to the coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events, whereas Dhyan Chand Award is for life-time contribution to sports development.</p>.<p>Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar is given to the corporate entities and individuals, who have played a visible role in the area of sports promotion and development, while Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy is awarded to a university for overall top performance in inter-university tournaments.</p>