CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has invited online applications for the Sports Awards 2024 under the categories of Eklavya, Vikram, Vishwamitra, Prabhash Joshi, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Applications are open from June 15 to July 31, 2024.

According to the new “Awards Rules 2021” of the department, awards will be given based on sports achievements earned in the past 5 years (from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2024). Applications are also invited for Vikram and Eklavya awards for adventure sports based on sea, land, and air.

Eligibility criteria, award amounts, and other conditions are available on the departmental website www.dsywmp.gov.in. Applicants can apply online through the departmental website link provided or directly via the “Anudan” app of the Sports and Youth Welfare (DSYWMP), available for download from the Play Store.

After submitting the online application, applicants must submit a copy of the sports certificate and other documents to the District Sports and Youth Welfare Office/Headquarters at TT Nagar Stadium, Bhopal, by July 31, 2024. Applications received after the specified date will not be considered valid for the Sports Awards.

For more information, applicants can contact the Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, Tatya Tope Stadium, or the nearest District Sports and Youth Welfare Office.