Man behind Mary Kom, Jaismine wins Dronacharya

New Delhi: Chhote Lal Yadav, a 38-year-old Army man, has built his coaching career on understanding the unique needs of each boxer, earning him the Dronacharya Award. Yadav's influence began when injury forced him from the ring to the coaching corner. He has played a pivotal role in transforming legendary champion MC Mary Kom into a five-time world champion and Olympic medallist, as well as helping Jaismine Lamboria become a world champion.

Yadav's approach involves creating personalized training programs and tailoring workloads to boxers' physical needs and age. His philosophy emphasizes a customized training regimen, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Yadav's dedication to his boxers has resulted in impressive achievements, including Mary Kom's Asian Championships triumphs and Commonwealth Games golds, as well as Jaismine's world championship title and Commonwealth Games golds.