Briefly discuss about Arjuna award

Briefly discuss about Arjuna award.

Arjuna award is the Supreme honour which is awarded to sportsperson by the ‘Government of India’. This award is given to such sportsperson who achieves extraordinary position during the year or during the past three years.
This award was started in 1961. Arjuna Award includes a statue of Arjuna, scroll of honour and a cash prize of ? 5 lakhs.