Is Arjuna award is given to cricketers ? If no then why Sachin Tendulkar received it ?
The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to recognize outstanding achievement in sports. Started in 1961, the award carries a cash prize of ₹ 500,000, a bronze statue of Arjuna and a scroll. Many Indian cricketers have received the Arjuna award for their outstanding performance in cricket.