Sanjeeva Kumar Singh is an Indian

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coach from

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. He is a senior vice-president and head of corporate relations at Tata Realty. He is the recipient of

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Early life and education

Singh was born in India, where he demonstrated an early passion for both academics and sports. He pursued a strong academic background alongside his athletic career, excelling in both fields. Singh completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra in 1987, where he was awarded the prestigious Gold Medal for his outstanding academic performance. His commitment to education did not stop there, as he later completed PGDBM from XLRI,

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., in 2000. Further enriching his academic portfolio, Singh pursued a postgraduate certificate in international sports management from the

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in 2024. This advanced qualification reflects his dedication to understanding sports from a global perspective and contributing at both national and international levels in sports administration and development.

Awards

Singh has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades throughout his career in recognition of his contributions to archery both as a player and coach. His dedication to the sport has garnered him national and international recognition, and he has played a pivotal role in India’s global achievements in archery.

Notable awards:

References

Indian sports coaches Recipients of the Arjuna Award Recipients of the Dronacharya Award Indian male archers Living people Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra alumni Archers from Jharkhand Year of birth missing (living people) XLRI – Xavier School of Management alumni {{India-archery-bio-stub