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The Ekalavya Award is a sports award in India, named after the legendary Indian mythological character, Ekalavya. The award is conferred by the Government of Karnataka, one of the southern states in India, to recognize outstanding contributions in sports.

The Ekalavya Award was instituted in 1993 and is awarded annually. The award recognizes outstanding sports performances by sportspersons who are residents of Karnataka and who have represented the state in various sports events at the national or international level.

To be eligible for the Ekalavya Award, an individual should have made an outstanding contribution to sports over a period of at least three years. The contributions could be in the form of representing the state in national or international sports events and winning medals or setting records.

The Ekalavya Award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, a memento, and a certificate. The award ceremony is held annually in Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka.

The selection process for the Ekalavya Award involves a committee appointed by the Government of Karnataka. The committee evaluates the nominations received from various sources and selects the deserving candidates based on their achievements and contributions.

Over the years, many prominent sports personalities from Karnataka have been conferred with the Ekalavya Award for their exceptional contributions to sports. Some of the notable recipients of the award include Rahul Dravid (Cricket), Ashwini Ponnappa (Badminton), and K. Srikanth (Badminton).

In conclusion, the Ekalavya Award is a prestigious sports award in Karnataka, conferred to recognize outstanding contributions of sportspersons to the field of sports. The award recognizes excellence in sports performances by sportspersons who are residents of Karnataka and who have represented the state in various sports events at the national or international level.

Year Name Type
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2021 Chethan B Athletics
2021 Shikha Gautam Badminton
2021 Manoj BM Basketball
2021 Keerti Rangaswamy Cycling
2021 Aditri Vikrant Patil Fencing
2021 Amrut Mudrabet Gymnastics
2021 Sheshegowda BM Hockey
2021 Reshma Murari Lawn Tennis
2021 TR Srijay Shooting
2021 Tanish George Mathew Swimming
2021 Yashaswini Ghorpade Table Tennis
2021 Hariprasad Volleyball
2021 Suraj Sanju Annikeri Wrestling
2021 HS Sakshat Netball
2020 Ishika Chaudhary Junior Hockey
2020 Mayank Agarwal Cricket
2020 Kannur Lokesh Rahul Cricket
2019 Ranjan S Shetty Kho-kho
2018 lilima minja Hockey
2016 Sharrmadaa Baluu Tennis
2016 M. Aravind Swimming ( RVCE )
2016 Akash Aradhya Roller Skating
2016 Khyati Vakharia Athletics
2016 S.K. Uthappa Hockey
2016 Malaprabha Jadhav Judo
2016 Twisha Canoeing & Kayaking
2016 K. Purushothama Shooting
2016 Vineeth Manuel Badminton
2016 O. Sushmitha Pawar Kabaddi
2016 Archana Kamath Table Tennis
2016 Nishya Joseph Volleyball
2016 N. Lokesh Gymnastics
2016 Lakshmana C. Kurani Cycling
2016 M. Niranjan Para Swimming
2016 Rohan Castelino Badminton
2015 Meghana M Sajjanar Rifle Shooting
2014 Guruprasad Dasappa Badminton
2014 Yashas Devappa Chess ( RVCE )
2014 Vishal Kumar Football
2014 Shodhan Rai Natural Body Builder and Represented India in various International Bodybuilding Competitions
2013 Sanjana Srinivas Swimming
2012 Varsha S Puranik Roller Skating
2012 Mamatha Poojari Kabaddi
2010 Jeeva Kumar Sivachandraswaran Kabaddi
2010 Jyothi H M Athletics
2010 Viani Antonio D'Chuna Chess ( RVCE )
2010 Robin Venu Uthappa Cricket
2010 Amoolya Kamal Football
2010 Santosh C R Kho- Kho
2010 Poojashree Venkatesha Tennis
2010 Nethravathi V Powerlifting
2010 Ravi Kumar T D Volleyball
2010 Sudhir Kumar Chitradurga Weightlifter
2010 Shubha Chittaranjan Swimming
2010 Roshan Ferraro Bodybuilding
2010 Naveen S Karate
2010 Pragna H.A Roller Skating
2010 Rajesh Shinde ( VTU ) Specially Abled, Swimming
2009 Madhavi Giri Swimming ( RVCE )
2008 Girish A Koushik Chess ( RVCE )
2008 Adarsha C P Kho-Kho
2006 Rohan Castelino Badminton
2005 Pooja R Alva Swimming ( RVCE )
2002 Ajit Wijetilekk Badminton
1999 Janet Sowmyarani Jathanna Roller Skating
1997 Shailesh R Gymnastics
1995 Sumit Richariya Basketball
1995 Raymond D'Souza Body Building
1995 Khaleel Ur Rahiman Football
1994 Sundari U Powerlifting
1994 Najib Aga Judo
1994 Virpal Singh Kushwah Judo
1993 Amit Roy Choudhary Volleyball