Who was the first winner of Dronacharya Award in cricket?
In 1985, B B Bhagwat, O. M. Nambiar, Om Prakash Bhardwaj were the first persons to receive the Dronacharya Award jointly. In 1986, Desh Prem Azad followed by Ramakant Achrekar in 1990 were the first two Dronacharya Awardees for coaching cricket.
In which year Dronacharya Award was given for the first time?
1985
Dronacharya Award instituted in the year 1985, it is given to coaches for “producing medal winners at prestigious international events”.
Who is eligible for receiving Dronacharya award?
This award is for coaches whose Teams or players have shown outstanding performance in international/national competitions. The following capabilities are necessary for the eligibility of this award:-1. The player who has won gold silver or bronze medal at Olympic or world cup championship. 2.
Who is the youngest Dronacharya award winner?
The first recipients of the award were Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat (Wrestling), Om Prakash Bhardwaj (Boxing), and O. M. Nambiar (Athletics), who were honoured in 1985….
| Dronacharya award | |
|---|---|
| Last awarded | 2020 |
| Highlights | |
| Total awarded | 129 |
| First winner | Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat Om Prakash Bhardwaj O. M. Nambiar |
Who won Dronacharya 2019 in kabaddi?
Rambir Singh Khokhar
Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand Awardees will receive statuettes, certificates and cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh each….
| S.No. | Name of the Coach | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sh. Merzban Patel | Hockey |
| 2. | Sh. Rambir Singh Khokhar | Kabaddi |
| 3. | Sh. Sanjay Bhardwaj | Cricket |
Who received Dronacharya award in boxing?
OP Bhardwaj
OP Bhardwaj,the 1st Dronacharya Awardee in Boxing who also coached @RahulGandhi Ji.