India creates sports award honoring Bhogeshwar Baruah in Assam

A new national sports award, the Arjuna Bhogeswar Baruah National Sports Award, has been established to honor Indian athletes. The award aims to recognize sporting talent across the country. The Assam Olympic Association (AOA) will administer the annual award, which will feature three categories: Sportsperson of the Year, Lifetime Achievement in Sports, and Emerging Sports Talent of the Year. Prize money will be awarded, with the inaugural event scheduled for September 3 in Sivsagar, Assam. The award is named after Arjuna awardee Bhogeswar Baruah and seeks to promote excellence in sports. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced the award, highlighting Baruah's legacy.