Road to Glory - Winning the Right Way Painting Contest 2026

As part of its continued commitment to promoting the values of Clean Sport and fostering a culture of integrity in sports, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India, in collaboration with MyGov, invites citizens to participate in Road to Glory - Winning the Right Way Painting Contest 2026.

 Through this competition, participants are encouraged to creatively portray the journey of athletes who achieve success through hard work, determination, discipline, perseverance, and fair play. The artwork should reflect the values of honesty, ethics, respect, and integrity while conveying the message that true champions earn their victories through Clean Sport, not through prohibited substances or unfair means. 

This initiative provides a platform for artists, students, youth, sportspersons, sports enthusiasts, and citizens to creatively communicate the values of Clean Sport and reinforce the message that true glory comes from winning the right way.

Objectives

 1.To promote awareness about Clean Sport and the importance of fair play and integrity in sports.

 2.To encourage ethical values, honesty, discipline, and respect among athletes, youth, and sports enthusiasts. 

 3.To inspire participants to creatively depict the journey of athletes who achieve success through hard work and dedication rather  than prohibited substances or unfair practices. 

 4.To educate the public about the importance of maintaining a doping-free sporting environment. 

 5.To strengthen public participation in the Clean Sport movement through artistic expression.

Selection Criteria 

 1.Relevance to the Theme – 30%

 2.Creativity and Originality – 25%

 3.Artistic Quality and Presentation – 25%

 4.Effectiveness in Communicating the Message of Clean Sport – 20% 

Technical Parameters 

 1.Each participant may submit only one original painting.

 2.The painting may be created using any traditional medium such as watercolour, acrylic, oil, poster colours, crayons, pencil colours, charcoal, or mixed media.

 3.The artwork should preferably be created on A3 or A4 size paper/canvas.

 4.Entries must be submitted in JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg) or PNG (.png) format only.

 5.Maximum file size: 10 MB. 

 6.Participants must submit a brief description (maximum 150 words) explaining the concept or message behind the artwork.

 7.AI-generated, copied, or plagiarized artwork shall not be accepted. 

Gratification

 1st Prize: ₹4,000/- + Gift Hamper containing NADA-branded souvenirs (diary, pen, mug, bottle, bag, skipping rope, badge)

 2nd Prize: ₹3,000/- + Gift Hamper containing NADA-branded souvenirs (diary, pen, mug, bottle, bag, skipping rope, badge)

 3rd Prize: ₹2,000/- + Gift Hamper containing NADA-branded souvenirs (diary, pen, mug, bottle, bag, skipping rope, badge)

 4th to 10th Winners: Gift Hampers containing NADA-branded souvenirs (diary, pen, mug, bottle, bag, skipping rope, badge) 
 

Winning entries may be showcased across NADA India's digital platforms, awareness campaigns, exhibitions, publications, and educational initiatives to promote the values of Clean Sport.

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