NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa’s childhood coach RB Ramesh, former national kabaddi team coach Edachery Bhaskaran and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist wrestler Ravi Dahiya’s mentor Lalit Kumar are among the names recommended for this year’s Dronacharya award, the country’s highest coaching honour.
Similarly, the names of former India hockey captain Vineet Kumar and veteran badminton coach Manjusha Kanwar, were on Tuesday proposed for the Dhyanchand award, which is given to sportspersons for their lifetime achievements and contribution to sport during both their active career and following retirement.
