The Ekalavya Award is given by the several state government including Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana[1] etc. The award is given to native players[2] [3] for outstanding performance in sports or even education by few states like Rajasthan. The award was established in 1993, however, it is not given by every state government.
| Karnataka Recipient | Year Awarded[4] | |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | ||
| 1994 (Powerlifting) | ||
| Athletics 2010 | ||
| 2010 (Cricket) | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2010 | ||
| 2014 (Boxing) | ||
| 2014 (Natural Body Builder and Represented India in various International Bodybuilding Competitions) | ||
| 2014 (Football) | ||
| 2014 (Volleyball) | ||
| 2016 (hockey) | ||
| 2016 (judo) | ||
| 2016 (kabaddi) | ||
| 2016 (Para Swimming) | ||
| 2012 (Kabaddi) | ||
| 2020 (Cricket) | ||
| 2020 (Cricket) | ||
| 2022 (Volleyball) |
Rajasthan Government provide Eklavya Awards based on academic criteria and to the topper of class 10th and 12th.