Considering this, what is the prize money given in Arjun Award?
As of 2020, the award comprises "a bronze statuette of Arjuna, certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash prize of ₹15 lakh (US$21,000)."
Furthermore, who won first Arjuna Award? First Sportspersons to be awarded Arjuna Award
| # | Sport | Sportsperson |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Archery | Krishan Das |
| 2. | Athletics | Gurbachan Singh Randhawa |
| 3. | Badminton | Nandu Natekar |
| 4. | Basketball | Sarbjit Singh |
Also to know, which award has highest cash prize?
1. The Nobel Prize. This prestigious award is named for Alfred Nobel, who created dynamite. The first Nobel Prize was presented in 1901, and the number of fields in which it is presented has increased to six since.
How can I win Arjun Award?
4.1 To be eligible for the Award, a sportsperson should have had not only good performance at international level but also should have continued to contribute to promotion of sports in his individual capacity even after his career as a sportsperson is over.
