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Chief Minister’s State Sports Award

CHENNAI: The Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted the Chief Minister’s State Sports Award for meritorious and outstanding sportspersons for the year 2009-2010.

As per the scheme, applications are invited for CM’s award from sportspersons who are residing in Tamil Nadu for the past three years preceding the Award years 2009-2010 (period from 1-04-2006 to 31-03-2009) and have won medals in recognised international competitions such as World Cup, World championships, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and National championships and medallists in tournaments organised by the concerned Federations.

Those who have won first three places in individual events and first and second places in Team Games during the previous three years can also apply.

Consistent performance in the three years will only be considered. Those selected (two men and two women) will be given a cash award for Rs. one lakh each.

The sportspersons should submit their applications to the Member Secretary through the Tamil Nadu State Sports Association / District Sports Officers / Chief Educational Officer / District Educational Officer / CIPE (men and women).

Application forms along with guidelines for CM’s State Sports Award can be downloaded from www.sportsinfotn.com. Entry forms are available at the SDAT-Head Office too. Entries close on September 30, 2009. — Principal Correspondent

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