Heads of Selection Committees :
- Head of the Selection Committee for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Arjuna Awards : Justice C.K. Thakkar (Former Judge Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal and Bombay).
- Head of the Selection Committee for Dronacharya Awards and Dhyan Chand Awards : Pullela Gopichand.
About National Sports Awards : National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports.
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award : Given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four year.
- Arjuna Award : Given for consistency outstanding performance for four years.
- Dronacharya Award : Given for coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious International sports events.
- Dhyan Chand Award : Given for life time contribution to sports development.
