Dr. C. Ajithkumar

Dr. C. Ajithkumar
Name: Dr. C. Ajithkumar
Age: 53
 Expertise :  Dr. C Ajithkumar’s expertise lies in coaching athletics, specifically in sprint and jumps. With over 25 years of experience, he has established himself as a renowned coach in India, guiding 25 international athletes to win 24 international medals
 Specialization :
 1. Sprint coaching
2. Jumps coaching (long jump, high jump, etc.)
3. Athletics training and development
4. Talent identification and nurturing
Achievement: 24 International medals From 25 international Athletes from his students

Born in 1972 in the serene village of Palakkulam, nestled in Changanassery Taluk of Kottayam District, Kerala, Dr. C. Ajithkumar emerged from humble beginnings with a burning passion for athletics. The seventh child among eight siblings, he was raised by his parents—Chellappan Sir, a respected teacher, and Janamma Teacher, a dedicated educator who instilled in their children the values of discipline, humility, and service.

From his early childhood, Ajithkumar exhibited not only physical talent but a deep respect for education, teamwork, and perseverance. These values would later define his career both on and off the field.

Athletic Career: From Sprinting to Service

Ajithkumar’s love for athletics led him to compete at the state and university levels. As a sprinter, he quickly rose to prominence:

  • 100 meters – 10.76 seconds

  • 200 meters – 21.87 seconds

His blazing speed earned him a spot on the MG University and Kerala State Athletics teams between 1988 and 1992. In 1991, he was awarded the State Award for Best Sportsmanship, a testament to not just his athletic ability, but also his leadership and character.

Following his university years, Ajithkumar joined the Indian Navy Headquarters, Mumbai, where he continued his athletic pursuits. At his first Services Meet in Hyderabad, he clinched a silver medal, representing the armed forces with distinction and pride.

But fate had different plans. While his sprinting career showed great promise, Ajithkumar began to sense a deeper calling—to become the mentor he wished he had. And thus began his transformation from sprinter to coach, athlete to architect of dreams.

Dr. C. Ajithkumar

Coaching Journey: Two Decades of Transforming Lives

For over 20 years, Dr. C. Ajithkumar has dedicated his life to coaching, mentoring, and shaping India’s most promising athletic talents. His coaching philosophy is grounded in hard science, discipline, and human empathy. He believes every athlete carries a story—and his job is to help them write one worth remembering.

Achievements as a Coach:

  • 25+ international-level athletes trained

  • 24 international medals won by his trainees

  • 12 elite Indian women long jumpers trained to cross the 6-meter barrier

His approach to coaching fuses biomechanics, psychology, nutrition, and cultural sensitivity. It’s not just about training bodies—Ajithkumar trains minds and mindsets.

Dr. C. Ajithkumar

Notable Athletes Mentored

Sneha S S

  • Gold medalist, Taiwan Open

  • Silver medalist, 2025 Asian Championships

  • Best Timing: 11.41 sec in 100m — among India’s fastest women ever

Nayana James

  • Former Asian No. 1 in long jump (2017–2018)

Jijin Vijayan

  • Finalist, World Youth Championship (France, Lille 2011)

Ranga

  • 4th place, 2019 Doha Asian Games

  • 100m in 11.42 seconds

Bhavani Yadav Bhagabathi

  • Bronze medal, Long Jump, 2023 World University Games, China

  • First Indian woman to medal in the event in 121 years

These athletes, among many others, credit Dr. Ajithkumar not just for their performance gains—but for unlocking their true potential, often against great odds.

Institutional Roles and Leadership

Dr. Ajithkumar has served in numerous prestigious roles, contributing to institutions that shape India’s sporting future:

  • SSB (Indian Police Department), Delhi – Athletics Coach

  • Alva’s Education Foundation, Karnataka – High-Performance Coach

  • MG University, Kerala University, Calicut University – Head Coach

  • Mission Gold Scheme, Kerala Cricket Association – Athletic Mentor

  • HRDS India Sports Academy – National Coach

  • Indira Gandhi Technological & Medical Sciences University, Arunachal Pradesh – Advisor

  • Current Roles:

    • Sports Director, Shaheed Bhagat Singh University, Punjab

    • Chief Project Director, Narendra Damodar Das Modi Institute of Sports & Science Research Centre, Gujarat

He has also launched “Run With Ajith”, a training and mentorship initiative that integrates traditional coaching with modern sports science—available both online and in person.

Dr. C. Ajithkumar

Mentorship and Influences

Ajithkumar often attributes his coaching ideology to the inspiration he received from stalwarts like:

  • Ouseph Sir (Dronacharya Awardee)

  • P.I. Babu (AFI Joint Secretary)

  • Padmini Thomas (Arjuna Awardee)

  • Coach Subhash George

These mentors helped him internalize the importance of consistency, ethics, and adaptability in athletic training. Today, he pays that mentorship forward, training the next generation of champions with the same values.

Recognition and the Need for National Acknowledgment

Despite a glittering legacy and a proven track record, Dr. C. Ajithkumar has not yet received a national award. The Dronacharya Award, India’s highest coaching honor, has been elusively absent from his résumé—not due to a lack of merit, but due to systemic oversight.

Many voices in the Indian sports fraternity, from athletes to administrators, are now rallying behind the call to recognize Dr. Ajithkumar’s unparalleled service. His contribution has already created history. The award would only confirm it.

Philosophy and Personal Mission

“I never ran for medals—I ran for purpose. And now, I coach for something even more powerful: transformation,” says Dr. Ajithkumar.

His life’s work is guided by three pillars:

  1. Discipline without cruelty

  2. Ambition without arrogance

  3. Coaching without expectation of reward

This quiet, powerful ethos has inspired hundreds—and will inspire thousands more in the years to come.

Dr. C. Ajithkumar

Contact Information

Dr. C. Ajithkumar
Chief Project Director, Narendra Damodar Das Modi Institute of Sports and Science Research Centre
📍 J11, BK Dutt Colony, Near Ministry of Environment, Jor Bagh, New Delhi – 110003
📞 +91 85900 67043
🌐 https://runwithajith.ralfiz.com
✉️ ajithk65379@gmail.com

Legacy in Motion

Dr. C. Ajithkumar is not just a coach—he is a movement. A man who believes that for every gold medal the world sees, there are a thousand invisible sacrifices made in silence. He trains for those moments. And in doing so, he is not just rewriting records—he is rewriting India’s athletic future.