Question : ARJUNA AWARD TO CRICKET PLAYERS



(a) whether the name of any Cricketer was considered and recommended for `Arjuna Award`; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN)

(a) & (b) : This year no Cricketers` name was recommended by the Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations, State Governments or any other body, for consideration of the Selection Committee for Arjuna Awards.