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Coach Parveer Singh gets Dronacharya award for athletics feats
Veteran athletics coach Parveer Singh has been awarded the Dronacharya Award, the government's top honour for coaches, for his role in guiding Indian throwers to international medals over the past 25 years. The recognition covers his work from Seema Punia's first Commonwealth Games medal in 2006 to the double gold won by Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Annu Rani at the 2022 Asian Games.
Parveer Singh, who has coached multiple medal winners in discus, shot put and javelin, is among the latest recipients of the honour announced by the sports ministry. The Dronacharya Award carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh, a bronze statue of Dronacharya and a scroll of honour.
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Parveer Singh's award spotlights India's quiet rise in field events, where a handful of coaches have produced consistent medal winners across generations. The Dronacharya is given only to coaches who have produced medalists at international championships over at least four years, and Singh's 25-year span far exceeds that. With Tajinderpal Toor and Annu Rani both in their prime, the next big target is likely the 2025 World Athletics Championships or the 2026 Asian Games. The cash award of Rs 15 lakh remains modest compared to private sponsorships, but the honour signals government recognition for a sport outside cricket where Indian throwers are now genuine medal contenders.
Watch for whether any of Singh's current wards qualify for the Paris Olympics next year, which would extend his legacy further.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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