Maharaja Krishan Kaushik

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A brief biography

The Times of India

PLAYER, COACH, ADMINISTRATOR

Making his India debut in 1975, Kaushik didn't have a long run on the international circuit but made a telling impact during his decorated career. Among the goalscorers in India’s gold-winning 4-3 win against Spain at the Moscow Games, Kaushik was also part of the team which won silver at the 1982 Asia Cup. He was conferred the Arjuna award in 1988.

After completing his coaching course at the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala, Kaushik began his coaching career at the club level. His stint with the national team began in the late 1980s as an assistant coach.

A thinking coach, Kaushik was popular among the players for his inter-personal skills and positive approach to the game. In the early 1990s, he worked tirelessly to build a national team. Although he was in and out of the system, his hard work paid off in 1998. Coached by Kaushik, the Dhanraj Pillay-led Indian team ended a 32-year drought, winning the Asian Games gold in Bangkok. He was bestowed with the Dronacharya award in 2002.

Kaushik also played a key role in shaping the Indian women's hockey team, whom he guided to a bronze medal at the Doha Asian Games in 2006, apart from gold-winning performances at the 2003 Afro Asian Games and 2004 Asia Cup. His last stint with the national team was with the men’s side in 2014.