The Shiv Chatrapati award is a prestigious award given to the eminent personalities of sports. This is also known as the Shiv Chatrapati State Sports Award and is given by the Government of Maharashtra for encouraging the new generation of youth to participate in sports. The Shiv Chhatrapati award winners list is announced by the Maharashtra Government every year. Both men and women are eligible for receiving the Shiv Chatrapati award. The award was first introduced by the Maharasthra Government in the year 1969-1970.
Eligibility: Any sports personalities from Maharashtra who have exceptional performance at the national and international level are eligible for this award. Sportsmen, Divyang sportsmen, or sports coaches all are honored with this prestigious award.
Criteria of selection: The Maharashtra state government appoints a committee to review the achievement of athletes from the list of nominations and select the awardee’s name.
Distribution of award: Awards were distributed by the hands of Maharashtra State Governor Ramesh Bais at the Shiv Chhtrapati Sports Complex of Balewadi, Pune. The award ceremony is celebrated in the presence of the honorable chief minister, deputy chief minister, Minister of Aports and Youth Welfare, and other veteran personalities of the state Ministry Department of Maharashtra.
Category of sports nominated for the Shiv Chhatrapati award
Sportsmen from mainly 24 different categories of sports for men and 12 categories of sports for women were nominated for the Shiv Chhatrapati award. A list of selected categories for nominations is listed below.
- Cycling
- Cricket
- Football
- Rowing
- Zudo
- Chess
- Judo
- Shooting
- Wrestling
- Mountaineering
- Weightlifting
- Taekwondo
- Badminton
- Rope Mallakhamb
- Kabbadi
- Kho Kho
- Powerlifting
- Table Tennis
- Billiards
- Triathlon
- Diving
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Carrom
- Snooker
- Golf
- Bodybuilding
- Yachting
- Modern Pentathlon
The winner of the Shiv Chatrapati award receives a cash prize of Rs.3 Lakhs and gets a memento with a headgear of Shiv Chatrapati. The award is divided into five major categories, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award, Best Player Award, Adventure Sports Award, Best Organizer, and Jijamata Award for Best Coach.
Shiv Chhatrapati award winners list
Here are some of the eminent personalities in the Shiv Chhatrapati award winners list with the sports category and year of receipt.
Atharva Gupta – Football (2018)
Archana Adhav—Athletics (2019-2020)
Akash Chitke—Hockey (2019-2020)
Sonali Patil—Triathlon (2002-2003)
Pratima Lonari – Cycling (2003-2004)
Vijaya Zhanan – Rowing (2004-2005)
Yogita Walunj-Diving (2005-2006)
Supriya Bhosale—Swimming (2006-2007)
Tejaswini Muley – Shooting (2007-2008)
Surekha Shirsat—Judo (2009-2010)
Harshad Wadekar—Weightlifting (2016-2017)
Milind Zhodage—Cycling coach (2014-2015)
Pawanraj Patil – Gymnastics (2015-2016)
FAQ
What is the prize of the Shiv Chhatrapati award?
A cash prize of Rs.3 Lakh along with a certificate and a medal is awarded to the recipients for excellent performance in sports.
What is the benefit of the Shiv Chhatrapati award?
The recipient can travel on the MSRTC bus at no cost for life.
What is the objective of the Shiv Chhatrapati award?
The objective of the Shiv Chhatrapati award is to encourage the youth in sports activities and give the honor to the athletes for their outstanding contribution to sports.
What special initiative has been taken at the Shiv Chhatrapati award ceremony 2023?
A MoU is signed between the German Football League ‘Bundesliga’ and the Government of Maharashtra for the promotion of football in Maharashtra.
