New Delhi: London Olympics silver medallist shooter Vijay Kumar was named as the 'Services Best Sportsman' award for 2012 at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi.

The ace pistol shooter was awarded a trophy and Rs 1 lakh by the Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi, the release added.

"The award is given to the best sportsman from out of all the three defence forces -- Army, Air Force and Navy," said a press release.

The current world No. 3 won three gold medals and one silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held here before winning the silver medal at the 25 individual 25 metre rapid fire pistol.

By Indian Sports News Network