Vikram National Award
The Vikram Award is a prestigious honor bestowed by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, India, to recognize outstanding athletes from the state who have demonstrated exceptional performance in national and international sports competitions.Established on May 15, 1990, it stands as the highest sports accolade in Madhya Pradesh.
Eligibility and Criteria:
- Residency: Athletes must be residents of Madhya Pradesh.
- Performance: Candidates should have secured medals in national and international senior-level competitions for at least two of the past five years.
Award Components:
- Cash Prize: ₹2,00,000.
- Additional Honors: Recipients also receive a blazer, tie, and certificate.
- Employment Opportunities: There are provisions for offering government jobs to Vikram Awardees in Class III and IV category positions.
Notable Recipients:
- 2020: Vivek Sagar Prasad (Hockey), Sunidhi Chauhan (Shooting), Nidhi Nanhet (Karate).
- 2019: Varsha Varman (Shooting), Ajay Yadav (Karate), Riha David (Soft Tennis).
- 2016: Namita Chandel (Kayaking-Canoeing), Sameer Verma (Badminton), Neetu Singh (Kabaddi).
The award is presented annually by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, typically in Bhopal, and is organized by the Sports and Youth Welfare Department of the state government. It serves to motivate athletes to achieve higher standards and contributes to the promotion and development of sports within the region.
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