Question
Download Solution PDFShri Omprakash Mitharval was in news for being conferred with Arjuna Award 2022 for his outstanding contribution in which of the following sports?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Shooting
Key Points
- Omprakash Mitharwal:-
- He is of village Sihori Dhani Nimdi in Sikar district of Rajasthan.
- He is the recipients of the Arjuna Award for shooting.
- Arjuna Awards:-
- It is India's highest sporting award bestowed by the Government of India (Ministry of youth affairs and sports) to sportspersons for their outstanding performance in international as well as national events and also holds leadership qualities with good morals.
- The award was launched in 1961.
- The award consists of a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a bronze statue of Arjuna, and a scroll and is presented by the President of India.
- The honour is named on Prince Arjuna, the protagonist of the Indian epic Mahabharata.
- The sportsperson should have performed consistently well for the previous 3 years at the international level with excellence for that year for which the award is recommended.
- He must have shown qualities of leadership sportsmanship and a sense of discipline.
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