Instituted in 1985, Indian Government confers this awards to the sports coaches acknowledging their excellence. O.M. Nambiar, Athletics coach, was the first Dronacharya Award recipient in 1985.
About Dronacharya Award
Named after Dronacharya, the coach of Mahabharata fame, the award is the best recognition of a guru or coach in Indian sports. 108 coaches have been awarded till 2017.
Prize
As of 2017, the award comprises a bronze statuette of Dronacharya, a certificate, ceremonial dress, and a cash prize of ₹5 lakh (US$7,800).
Number of Awardees By Sports
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22 Athletics
17 Boxing
14 Wrestling
9 Hockey
5 Cricket, Kabaddi
4 Billiards & Snooker
3 Weightlifting, Badminton
2 Chess, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Rowing, Archery, Swimming
1 Football, Judo, Kho-Kho, Powerlifting, Shooting, Table Tennis, Yachting, Squash, Volley Ball
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