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Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Coaching

The award is given to the coaches who have devoted their career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and have coached Sportspersons achieving excellence at National and International levels.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Odisha

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The award shall be presented every year, subject to the availability of suitable candidates, which will carry a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-. | - A statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie shall be given along with all the Cash Awards. | - The Awardees shall be invited to receive the awards in person. They shall be given T.A. and D.A. at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer. | Note 01: Canvassing for the award in any form is prohibited. | Note 02: The award can also be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee. | Note 03: In case of selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared amongst the awardees. | Note 04: It will not be binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. In case of non-availability of suitable persons for the award, the award shall not be given for the respective year.

Who can apply

The Award may be cancelled in case it is found that it has been obtained by fraudulent means.; In such event, the concerned person shall be asked to refund the award, failing which steps will be taken to recover the involved cost from him/her with simple interest @ 5% per annum.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the "Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Coaching"?

It is a distinguished category under the "Biju Patnaik Sports Award" Scheme, initiated by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional coaching contributions in sports.

Which department has launched the Scheme?

Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha

What does 'Coach' mean?

A coach means a person who has been employed as a Coach in State Government, Sports and Youth Services Department, SAI, O.C.S., Sports Associations, or any other Corporate, Private Sectors, Organizations, Clubs with regular sports activities in pursuing active coaching in individual capacity or a person who produces outstanding result in different Olympic Sports Disciplines and non-Olympic Sports Disciplines recognized by G.O.I. and State Government and such Indigenous Sports which are recognized by the State Government under extant Rule.

How often is this award presented?

The award is presented every year, subject to the availability of a suitable candidate, to recognize outstanding coaching contributions.

What are the financial benefits associated with the award?

The award carries a cash prize of [?]1,00,000/-, which is presented to the deserving candidate.

Besides the cash award, what other honors are given to the awardees?

In addition to the cash award, awardees receive a statue, a scroll of honour, and a blazer with a tie.

Is the awardee required to be present to receive the award?

Yes, awardees are invited to receive the awards in person. They are also entitled to Travel Allowance (T.A.) and Daily Allowance (D.A.) at the rate admissible to a Grade 'A' Officer.

Is the award given posthumously if the awardee is no longer alive?

Yes, the award can be given posthumously to the next of kin of the awardee, recognizing the contributions made during their lifetime.

What happens if more than one person is selected for an award in a specific year?

In case of the selection of more than one person for an award, the award money will be shared among the awardees.

Is the Department of Sports & Youth Services obligated to confer the award every year?

No, it is not binding on the Department of Sports & Youth Services to confer the award every year. If suitable candidates are not available, the award may not be given for that respective year.

Who is eligible to apply for the Coach Excellence Award?

The applicant should be a permanent resident of the State of Odisha or should have been residing in the state for a minimum period of 07 years.

What qualifications are required for eligibility?

To be eligible for this award, a coach should have devoted his/her career to imparting Coaching in any of the major sports disciplines and should have coached Sportspersons achieving excellence at National and International levels.

Are there any legal considerations for eligibility?

Yes, the applicant should not have been convicted of any criminal offence to be considered eligible for the Coach Excellence Award.

Can a person receive the award more than once?

No, the award will be conferred on a person only once in their lifetime, specific to the respective category.

How to apply for the award under this scheme?

Applicants can collect the application form from the specified offices, fill in the necessary details, attach all the required documents (self-attested), and submit the form to the designated authority.