Apart from the awards that have been discussed so far, there are some other special awards that are given by the Government of India to the medal winners in the international sport events. Some State governments also confer these awards. Generally, the Governments give away some cash awards for winning medals or cups in the international championships, Olympic Games, the World cup or World Championships, the Asian and Commonwealth Games or Championships. The players who become victorious in the game of Chess and Billiards or Snooker as well as the junior sportpersons who win medals in the World, Asian and Commonwealth Championships, are also given these awards.
