Name the Boxer who has been nominated for the Dronacharya Award for 2018 in Boxing.
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A. Omkar Yadav
B. Subedar Chenanda Achaiah Kuttappa
C. Premkumar
D. Ram Niwas
Correct Answer
Subedar Chenanda Achaiah Kuttappa
Explanation
Mysuru-based C.A. Kuttappa, serving as Subedar in the Army and a resident of Gokulam here, has been nominated for the Dronacharya Award for 2018 in Boxing. Hailing from the Chenanda family, C.A. Kuttappa has been coaching the Indian men's boxing team since 2009 May.
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