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Vijay Sharma, Coach Of India’s Star Wrestler Mirabai Chanu, Among Seven Recommended For Dronacharya Award
Swarajya Staff
Sep 17, 2018, 06:16 PM | Updated 06:15 PM IST
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Vijay Sharma, coach of India’s star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and veteran cricketer Tarak Sinha were among the seven who got recommended for the Dronacharya Award, reports ANI News.
Chanu an ace weightlifter won the gold medal at the 2017 world championships in the 48 kg category. She also won the gold medal at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Clarence Lobo (Hockey), Jeevan Sharma (Judo), CA Kuttappa (Boxing) and Srinivasa Rao, coach and father of ace Table Tennis player Sharath Kamal, are among the other coaches who got recommended for the prestigious award. The Union government gives Dronacharya awards for excellence in sports coaching.
Bharat Chetri (hockey), Satya Dev Prasad (archery), Dadu Chowgule (wrestling) and Bobby Aloysius (athletics) have been recommended for the Dhyan Chand Award. Dhyan Chand Award is bestowed upon sportspersons for their lifetime achievements and contribution to sports during both their career and after retirement.
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