Source: PIB
Context: The Union Minister launched the Retired Sportsperson Empowerment Training (RESET) Programme on National Sports Day (29th August). The initiative aims to empower retired athletes by providing them with career development skills and making them more employable.
The RESET Programme will bridge generational gaps by leveraging the experience of retired sportspersons to nurture future talent. Eligible athletes, aged 20-50, who have achieved significant national or international success, can apply through a dedicated portal. The programme, led by Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), will offer courses in hybrid mode and include internships and placement assistance.
About National Sports Day:
It is celebrated on August 29, and honours hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary. Established in 2012, the day promotes physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle while fostering a strong sports culture in India.
Major Dhyan Chand, known as the ‘magician of hockey,’ was a standout field hockey player from 1926 to 1949, earning three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936). He and his brother Roop Singh, known as the ‘hockey twins,’ greatly contributed to India’s hockey success. Dhyan Chand retired as a Major in 1956 and was awarded the Padma Bhushan.
Prelims Link:
Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards: (UPSC 2023)
| 1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | For the most spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years |
| 2. Arjuna Award | For the lifetime achievement by sportsperson |
| 3. Dronacharya Award | To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams |
| 4. Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar | To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Ans: (b)
