Boxing star Vijender Singh was named the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ while junior India hockey coach Harendra Singh was named ‘Coach of the Year’ at the Delhi Sports Journalists Association’s annual awards. DSJA also launched its official website on the occasion.
Former wrestler and coach Mahabali Satpal was given the ‘Lifetime Achievement award, while Delhi cricketer Rishabh Pant was named ‘Emerging Sportsperson of the Year’.
DSJA president Chander Shekhar Luthra also announced that a decision had been taken to implement the entire Lodha panel recommendations with immediate effect.