Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Coaching
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Coaching is an award given by the Government of Odisha to recognize and honour coaches who have dedicated their careers to coaching in major sports disciplines. This award is given to coaches whose trainees and coached athletes have achieved excellence at national and international levels. It celebrates coaching excellence and encourages quality sports training in Odisha.
What You Get
- Recognition as an exemplary coach at state level
- Public acknowledgement of coaching contributions to sports
- Award certificate honouring coaching excellence
- Enhanced professional reputation and credibility
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Odisha residents only
- Must be a sports coach with substantial coaching experience
- Must have coached athletes/sportspersons who achieved national or international excellence
- Must have devoted career to coaching in recognized sports disciplines
- Should have contributed significantly to sports development
- Preference may be given to coaches based in Odisha
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Proof of coaching experience
- 2. Details of coached athletes' achievements
- 3. Sports registration certificates
- 4. National/International competition records
- 5. Recommendations from sports bodies
- 6. Aadhar Card
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Odisha
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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