Gaurav Khanna (badminton)

Gaurav Khanna (born 12 December 1975) is an Indian para-badminton head coach from Lucknow [1]. A former national badminton player and the current coach of the Indian Para-badminton team who brings the para-sport scene, passion and dedication to India, and is behind the rise of champion para-athletes. He has dedicated his life to train the physically and intellectually challenged athletes to achieve their dreams on the badminton court.[2]

Gaurav Khanna (right) with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi (left).

Awards

2016 he received the Yash Bharti Award. Gaurav Khanna is the recipient of the most prestigious award instituted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh – the Yash Bharti Award, which was conferred upon him in 2016 for his contribution towards promoting badminton for the physically challenged.[3]

References
  1. "Para badminton coach Khanna hurt at Dronacharya snub - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. "Gaurav Khanna: The Coach behind the rise of Champion Para-Athletes". Sportsmatik Blogs. December 26, 2019.
  3. "Pulled Akhilesh government's strings, got lucrative UP lifetime award". August 30, 2017.


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