Dronacharya Award 2020 Winners List
The Dronacharya Award is one of the highest coaching honors in Indian sports, given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Established in 1985, the award is named after Guru Dronacharya from the Mahabharata and is given to coaches who have significantly contributed to the success of Indian athletes at national and international levels.
This award motivates Indian coaches to nurture young athletes, ensuring India’s continued success in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other international tournaments. The Dronacharya Award 2020 winners have played a crucial role in shaping India’s sports landscape.
In 2020, several top coaches received the Dronacharya Award in both Lifetime and Regular categories. Below is the complete list of winners.
Dronacharya Award 2020 Winners (Lifetime Category)
| Coach Name | Sport |
|---|---|
| Dharmendra Tiwary | Archery |
| Purushotham Rai (Posthumous) | Athletics |
| Shiv Singh | Boxing |
| Romesh Pathania | Hockey |
| Krishan Kumar Hooda | Kabaddi |
Dronacharya Award 2020 Winners (Regular Category)
| Coach Name | Sport |
|---|---|
| Jude Felix | Hockey |
| Yogesh Malviya | Mallakhamb |
| Jaspal Rana | Shooting |
| Kuldeep Kumar Handoo | Wushu |
| Gaurav Khanna | Para-Badminton |
FAQs on Dronacharya Award 2020
1 Who gives the Dronacharya Award?
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, presents the award.
2 What is the cash prize for the Dronacharya Award 2020 winners?
Each awardee received INR 15 lakh, a bronze statuette, and a certificate of honor.
3 Which sports were included in the 2020 Dronacharya Award?
The award was given in archery, athletics, shooting, wushu, para-badminton, boxing, hockey, kabaddi and mallakhamb,