Withdraw Dronacharya recommendation of Kataria

TIL Desk Sports/ Three days after approving his name for Dronacharya award, the Sports Ministry has ordered withdrawal of Heera Nand Kataria’s recommendation for the honour as a controversy erupted over his candidature.

It has been reported that Kataria, nominated by the selection panel for his contribution in kabaddi, is a joint secretary of the Wushu Association of India and the kabaddi players and coaches have expressed surprise over his selection.

The kabaddi players have also reportedly claimed that they have no idea who Kataraia was. Earlier in the day, Sports Minister Vijay Goel had said that he would go by Committee’s recommendation but he can take action if contrary facts emerge.

It has been learnt that the minister swung into action and eventually found that Kataria was not a deserving candidate.

“The minister spoke to a few people and asked for details. He wanted to go by the Committee but when reports cast a doubt over Kataria’s candidature, he asked officials to dig out facts. Eventually he found that he should not be given the award, thus he has ordered withdrawal of his name,” a Sports Ministry official.