Question

What awards are given to coaches and senior and retired sport persons? What are the bases of giving those awards?

Answer 1

1. Dronacharya Award (for coaches): Instituted 1985 to honour eminent coaches for outstanding and meritorious work in raising sportspersons to the highest level in National and International events. Prize: bronze statuette of Dronacharya, scroll, ₹5,00,000.
2. Dhyan Chand Award (for senior and retired sportspersons): Lifetime achievement award for veteran sportspersons who have contributed to their sport and continue to promote it after retirement. Prize: ₹5,00,000, statuette, scroll.

Basis: long-term, consistent contribution to coaching excellence or to the sport, and continued service to sport after active career.