Arjuna Award
Awards & Honors · अर्जुन पुरस्कार · 12 facts
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Arjuna Award given for outstanding sports performance
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Award instituted in 1961 by Government of India
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Award carries Rs 15 lakh bronze statuette and certificate
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Sachin Tendulkar received Arjuna Award in 1994
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PT Usha received Arjuna Award for athletics in 1984
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Milkha Singh was among early Arjuna Award winners
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Saina Nehwal received Arjuna Award for badminton 2009
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Leander Paes received Arjuna Award for tennis in 1996
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Award presented on National Sports Day August 29
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Sportspersons must have shown excellence over 4 years
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Maximum 15 Arjuna Awards given per year
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Nominated by sports federations and state governments