Shirash Pal Singh
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Shirash Pal Singh was the coach of Indian National Kabaddi team. He was born in a small village called Bandpur
of Khekra tehsil in Baghpat district. He played kabaddi throughout high school, college and also at the national level.
he obtained a diploma in kabaddi & kho-kho coaching from the National Institute of sports (NIS). He became the coach of the services national team. Impressed by his performance he was soon appointed the coach of the Indian National kabaddi team. He was the coach of the Indian kabaddi team that won gold medal in the 1995 SAF games.
He won the gold again in the 13th Asian Games
in Bangkok
in 1998. He was awarded by the then prime Minister of India Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the Vigyan Bhavan
for this feat. He was also appointed the chief coach of the Indian kabaddi team for the 1999 SAF games in Kathmandu but could not go there due to personal reasons.
During his sports career he always sought to bring kabaddi at par with the other international sports. He supported the use of artificial surface and modern equipments in kabaddi.
Apart from being a great sportsperson he was also a committed officer. He topped the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad and received President's medal for the same. His achievements would continue to inspire future generations for centuries to come.
Bandpur
Bandpur is a village located in the Khekra Tehsil of Indian Baghpat district.It is located about 3 km from the New Delhi-Saharanpur highway.Nearby villages are Katha, Bada Gaon and Sunehra....
of Khekra tehsil in Baghpat district. He played kabaddi throughout high school, college and also at the national level.
Career
After joining Indian Air ForceIndian Air Force
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict...
he obtained a diploma in kabaddi & kho-kho coaching from the National Institute of sports (NIS). He became the coach of the services national team. Impressed by his performance he was soon appointed the coach of the Indian National kabaddi team. He was the coach of the Indian kabaddi team that won gold medal in the 1995 SAF games.
He won the gold again in the 13th Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
in Bangkok
Bangkok
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in 1998. He was awarded by the then prime Minister of India Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the Vigyan Bhavan
Vigyan Bhavan
Vigyan Bhavan is a premier convention centre of Government of India in New Delhi. Built in 1956, over the years it has been the venue of conferences of national and international stature, seminars and award ceremonies attended by distinguished world leaders and dignitaries, including Commonwealth...
for this feat. He was also appointed the chief coach of the Indian kabaddi team for the 1999 SAF games in Kathmandu but could not go there due to personal reasons.
During his sports career he always sought to bring kabaddi at par with the other international sports. He supported the use of artificial surface and modern equipments in kabaddi.
Apart from being a great sportsperson he was also a committed officer. He topped the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad and received President's medal for the same. His achievements would continue to inspire future generations for centuries to come.