Padma Bhushan Satpal Singh Dronacharya awardee as a sports administrator and sports promoter case study

Abstract

Padma Bhushan Shri Satpal Singh was born on Feburary 1, 1955 at Bawana, New Delhi. His father late Sh. Hukum Singh and mother Smt. Parveshmati Devi. His father was the force behind the burning desire of Shri Satpal Singh. Padma Bhushan Shri Satpal Singh started his academic in New Delhi only and for graduation he went to Sanskrit Mahavidyala, Banaras. Once he was beaten by fellow students after that incident he started going to akhara in his village. At the age of 11 he started going professional akhara named Hanuman akhara under the guidance of Guru Hanuman (Vijay pal) in year 1966. His first professional fight was held at Hanuman akhara and got 5th position there he got the limelight of coach. His first Participation was in year 1969 in SGFI Nationals. After that he represented 1 times in Senior Nationals and becomes the champion every year. After his successful performances in senior national he got first opportunity in national camp in 1970 but rejected in camp. In the year 1972 he represented India in Munich Olympic Games. After this charming start of the career at the very young age. He won the Bronze medal in Asian Games Tehran, 1974. In the same year he played Commonwealth Games and got Silver medal. After these continuously splendid performances Ms. Indira Gandhi former Prime minister of India coined him with title Mahabali in year 1975. During year 1978 he got silver medal in Commonwealth Games, Edmontom and Asian Games, Bangkok, In the year 1982 Gold in Asian Games, New Delhi and Silver Medal in Commonwealth Games, Brisbane. He was only one Wrestler who won Bharat Kesari most of the times during 1975 to 1986. He won 6 times Rustom E Hind title during 1975 to 1980. The title of Hindi Kesari received in 1977. newline