Dronacharya Award 2021 Winners List
The Dronacharya Award is one of India’s most prestigious sports coaching honors, given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Named after the legendary Guru Dronacharya from the Mahabharata, this award recognizes outstanding coaches who have consistently guided athletes to excellence at the national and international levels.
Significance of the Dronacharya Award
The Dronacharya Award recognizes the hard work and dedication of coaches who train India’s finest athletes. This award plays a crucial role in encouraging sports coaches and ensuring India’s continued success in international sports events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
The Dronacharya Award 2021 winners have significantly contributed to India’s sporting excellence. Their dedication has shaped the careers of many successful athletes. Recognizing these coaches motivates future generations and strengthens India’s position in global sports. Winners receive a bronze statuette of Dronacharya, a certificate of honor, a cash prize of INR 15 lakh
In 2021, several distinguished coaches received the Dronacharya Award under both Lifetime and Regular categories. Here is the complete list.
Dronacharya Award Winners 2021 (Lifetime Category)
| Coach Name | Sport |
|---|---|
| T.P. Ouseph | Athletics |
| Sarkar Talwar | Cricket |
| Sarpal Singh | Hockey |
| Ashan Kumar | Kabaddi |
| Tapan Kumar Panigrahi | Swimming |
Dronacharya Award Winners 2021 (Regular Category)
| Coach Name | Sport |
|---|---|
| Radhakrishnan Nair | Athletics |
| Sandhya Gurung | Boxing |
| Pritam Siwach | Hockey |
| Jai Prakash Nautiyal | Para-Shooting |
| Subramanian Raman | Table Tennis |
FAQs on Dronacharya Award 2021
1 Who gives the Dronacharya Award?
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, presents the award.
2 What is the prize money for the Dronacharya Award 2021?
Winners receive a cash prize of INR 15 lakh, a bronze statuette, and a certificate.
3 Which sports were included in the 2021 Dronacharya Award?
The sports like cricket, kabaddi, athletics, hockey, boxing, table tennis, para-shooting, and swimming.