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HONOURS AND AWARDS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Dronacharya Award, instituted in 1985, is India’s highest sports honour for coaches. It is awarded to individuals for producing medal winners at prestigious international events. Interestingly, Dronacharya or Drona was Arjuna’s guru or coach in the Mahabharata.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Pullela Gopichand. Pullela Gopichand is a former Indian badminton player. Presently, he is the Chief National Coach for the Indian Badminton team. He received the Arjuna Award in 1999, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2001, the Dronacharya Award in 2009, Padma Bhushan in 2014 and Padma Shri in 2005.
Detailed explanation-3: -Former Indian football player and captain of the national team, Syed Nayeemuddin received the only Dronacharya Award given for football.