The Raja Paranjpe Sports Award recognizes excellence in:

Coaching
Individual Athletic Achievement
Sports Administration
Sports Promotion

The correct answer is: Individual Athletic Achievement.

The Raja Paranjpe Sports Award is a sports award presented by the Government of Maharashtra to recognize outstanding individual athletic achievement in the state of Maharashtra. The award was instituted in 1964 in memory of Raja Paranjpe, a former cricketer and administrator. The award is given annually to the best male and female athlete in the state, as well as to the best coach and sports administrator.

The award is a bronze statuette of Raja Paranjpe, mounted on a marble base. The award is presented at a ceremony held in Mumbai.

The award is highly prestigious and is considered to be one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on an athlete in Maharashtra.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Coaching: The Raja Paranjpe Sports Award does not recognize excellence in coaching.
  • Sports Administration: The Raja Paranjpe Sports Award does not recognize excellence in sports administration.
  • Sports Promotion: The Raja Paranjpe Sports Award does not recognize excellence in sports promotion.