The correct answer is D. Excellent Coaches.
The Dronacharya Award is an Indian sports honour instituted in 1985 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to recognize coaches who have made significant contribution to the development of sports in India. It is named after Dronacharya, the legendary archery teacher of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata.
The award is given in three categories:
- Dronacharya Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Dronacharya Award for Distinguished Service
- Dronacharya Award for Promising Coach
The award consists of a cash prize of â¹5 lakh, a plaque, and a citation.
The award is given every year on the National Sports Day, which is celebrated on 29 August, the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the legendary hockey player.
The following are the criteria for selection of the awardees:
- The coach should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in coaching.
- The coach should have produced at least one international level sportsperson.
- The coach should have a good track record of success in coaching.
- The coach should be a role model for other coaches.
The Dronacharya Award is one of the most prestigious awards in Indian sports. It is a recognition of the hard work and dedication of coaches who have made a significant contribution to the development of sports in India.