Indian Women’s Team Coach Kavitha Selvaraj Will Get Dhyan Chand Award For Lifetime Achievement

Every year the Government of India presents awards to the athletes & coaches for their contribution & achievements in various Sporting events. These awards are given annually to the players & coaches for their achievements.

Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It is given to the coaches for their outstanding performance in sports & games on national & international level.

Yesterday (20th December), the ministry announced list of winners of Dhyan Chand Award 2023. Indian Women’s Team Coach Kavitha Selvaraj has won Dhyan Chand Award (Lifetime Category) for outstanding achievement.

As a player she has won the Gold Medal in Asian Games 2010, Guangzhou. She was appointed as a coach of Indian women’s team. She guided Indian Women’s Team to clinch Gold Medal of Asian Games 2022, Hangzhou.

The award ceremony will held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi. President of India, Draupadi Murmu Ji will give award to Kavitha Selvaraj & other winners on 9th January 2024.