What is Punjab Sports Merit Award?
Punjab Sports Merit Awards (CM Sports Awards) recognize and reward athletes from Punjab who achieve distinction at state, national, and international levels. Cash prizes range from ₹10,000 for state-level winners to ₹3 lakh for international (Olympic/Asian/Commonwealth) medalists. The scheme is implemented by the Punjab Sports Department and aims to encourage youth sports culture in Punjab's 22 districts. Awards are presented by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at annual state sports felicitation ceremonies. Disciplines include kabaddi, wrestling, hockey, athletics, shooting, boxing, and all Olympic/recognized sports.
Punjab Sports Merit Award — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Punjab Sports Merit Award 2026 — ₹10,000–₹3 Lakh for Sports Achievers | Punjab Sports Dept |
| State | Punjab (पंजाब) |
| Launched By | Government of Punjab |
| Launch Year | 2000 |
| Benefit | Cash awards ₹10,000 (state level) to ₹3 lakh (international medals); CM Sports Award; annual felicitation by Punjab Sports Department |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 27 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sports.punjab.gov.in |
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਖੇਡ ਮੈਰਿਟ ਅਵਾਰਡ ਤਹਿਤ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਖਿਡਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਰਾਜ, ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਅੰਤਰਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਪੱਧਰ ਦੀਆਂ ਖੇਡ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤੀਆਂ ਲਈ ₹10,000 ਤੋਂ ₹3 ਲੱਖ ਤੱਕ ਦੀ ਨਕਦ ਇਨਾਮ ਰਾਸ਼ੀ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਭਗਵੰਤ ਮਾਨ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਸਲਾਨਾ ਸਮਾਰੋਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਨਾਮ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
📌 फायदा: ਰਾਜ ਪੱਧਰ: ₹10,000 | ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ: ₹50,000 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ | ਅੰਤਰਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ: ₹3 ਲੱਖ ਤੱਕ
पात्रता:
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਖਿਡਾਰੀ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਮਾਨਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਮੁਕਾਬਲਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬ/ਭਾਰਤ ਦੀ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਨਿਧਤਾ ਕੀਤੀ ਹੋਵੇ।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
sports.punjab.gov.in ਤੇ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ ਦਿਓ। ਖੇਡ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤੀ ਦੇ ਸਰਟੀਫਿਕੇਟ ਅਤੇ ਆਧਾਰ ਕਾਰਡ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਖੇਡ ਦਫ਼ਤਰ ਜਾਓ।
Benefits of Punjab Sports Merit Award
✅ Cash awards ₹10,000 (state level) to ₹3 lakh (international medals); CM Sports Award; annual felicitation by Punjab Sports Department
Who is Eligible for Punjab Sports Merit Award?
- ✓ Punjab domicile holder / permanent resident representing Punjab
- ✓ Medal/award winner in state, national, or international sports competitions (recognized by Sports Authority of India or Punjab Sports Dept)
- ✓ Must represent Punjab or India in official competition
- ✓ Age criteria per specific competition category
- ✓ Active athlete — not retired at time of award
Documents Required for Punjab Sports Merit Award
How to Apply for Punjab Sports Merit Award Online?
- 1Go to the scheme's official portal, sports.punjab.gov.in
- 2Start a new registration with your mobile number and confirm the OTP
- 3Work through each section of the form, matching entries to your documents
- 4Attach the requested paperwork (Aadhaar Card, Punjab Domicile Certificate, Sports achievement certificates / medals (attested copies))
- 5Verify the preview screen, submit, and write down the acknowledgement ID
- 6Return to the portal later to follow the verification stages
Official Government Portal — Punjab
sports.punjab.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Punjab government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 Apply at sports.punjab.gov.in