K P Thomas

Sports, Kottayam (South)

The 'Master' behind Anju Bobby George's jump start
Master, 61, has been the mentor to many of Kerala’s star athletes like Anju Bobby George and Shiny Wilson. He also pays for the boarding and lodging of underprivileged souls.

Contact K P Thomas:
Kurinsinkal House,
Koruthode PO, Mundakkayam,
Kottayam,
Kerela
Tel: 04828- 280373
Email: sic@heveacrumb.com

MC Marykom

Sports, Manipur (East)

Boxing champ dreams big
A champion boxer of international acclaim, Marykom remains largely unknown in India. But that has not stopped her from starting a training school for aspiring boxers in Manipur on her own.

Contact MC Marykom:
National Games Village,
Zone 2, Quarter no. 112,
Imphal West - 795004
Email: kcmarykom@yahoo.co.in
Mobile: 9856157822
Rajpal Singh

Sports, Haryana (North)

International shooter helps villagers aim for Olympics
He has been mentoring international shooters from Johadi - a small village in UP - for over a decade now. He has produced more than 20 international award-winning shooters.

Contact Rajpal Singh:
"Rifle Association Johri"
A-6, MCD Officer Flats,
R-Block,
Greater Kailash 1,
New Delhi 110048
Mobile: 9810005391

Bhagwan Nagargoje

Sports, Sangroli, Maharashtra (West)

Coach who put orphans on the right track
An ex-Army man, he trains village kids to become national-level marathon runners. The training facilities are spartan, but his regimen and the drive of the children are producing winners.

Contact Bhagwan Nagargoje:
"Sangroli Sunrise Sports Project"
C/O Arvind Deshmukh,
Principal, Sainik School, Sangroli
Nanded,
Maharashtra
Tel: 02465-227836, 02465-280435, 09960216911
Email: add_principal@rediff.com