Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement is an honor given by the Odisha government to recognize outstanding sportspersons. It celebrates athletes who have achieved excellence at national and international levels and have continued to promote sports and games in their communities even after retiring from active competition. This award acknowledges both sporting excellence and dedication to developing sports in India.
What You Get
- Recognition as a lifetime achiever in sports
- State-level honor and prestige
- Certificate of achievement
- Public acknowledgment of contribution to sports promotion
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 45–100 years
- Residence: Odisha residents only
- Must be a sportsperson with strong performance record at national or international level
- Must have continued contribution to promotion of sports and games after retirement
- Should demonstrate commitment to developing sports in individual capacity
- Preference to those actively involved in grassroots sports development
- Open to all genders and categories
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Sports Achievement Certificate
- 3. National/International Competition Records
- 4. Letter of Sports Contribution
- 5. Affidavit of Retirement Status
- 6. Bank Passbook
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
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 45–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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