Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Lifetime Achievement in Promotion of Sports & Games
The award is given to the sportspersons who have not only good performances at National and International levels but also have continued to contribute to the promotion of sports and games in his/her individual capacity even after retirement from an active sporting career.
At a glance
| Level | State government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Government of Odisha |
| States and UTs | Odisha |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Sports Award, Lifetime Achievement, Promotion Of Sports, Promotion Of Games, Sportsperson |
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