Roshan Lal Anand | |
|---|---|
| Hindi:रोशन लाल आनंद | |
| 2ndSecretary General of Asian Handball Federation | |
| In office 26 November 2000 – 25 October 2013 | |
| President | SheikhAhmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah |
| Preceded by | Syed Abul Hassan |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Shafiq |
| 9thSecretary General of Indian Olympic Association | |
| In office 1986–1987 | |
| President | Vidya Charan Shukla |
| Preceded by | Air Vice-Marshal C. L. Mehta |
| Succeeded by | RajaRandhir Singh |
| 3rdPresident of Handball Federation of India | |
| In office 1985–2010 | |
| Secretary General | Surinder Mohan Bali |
| Preceded by | Air Vice-MarshalH. L. Kapur |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Sarwan Singh Channy, IAS |
| 7thDirector of the National Institute of Sports | |
| In office 3 July 1970 – 30 November 1986 | |
| Preceded by | S. D. Chopra |
| Succeeded by | S. K. Chaturvedi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1924-01-19)19 January 1924 |
| Died | 17 December 2024(2024-12-17) (aged 100) New Delhi, India |
| Profession | Sports administrator |
| Awards |  Padma Shri(1976) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Roshan Lal Anand (Hindi:पद्म श्री डॉ. रोशन लाल आनंद; 19 January 1924 – 17 December 2024) was an Indiansports administrator who served as2nd Secretary General ofAsian Handball Federation from 2000 to 2013.[1]
Roshan Lal Anand was born on 19 January 1924 inPunjab Province,British India.[2]
Anand is the longest-serving Director ofNetaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS) to date. He was appointed NIS Director on 4 July 1970 and served in this position for 16 years until his superannuation on 30 November 1986.[3][4]
On 26 November 2000, Dr. Anand was elected as Secretary General ofAsian Handball Federation, when he succeeded Pakistani sports administrator Syed Abul Hassan.[5] He served in this position for 13 years until 25 October 2013, when he was succeeded byMuhammad Shafiq.[citation needed]
Anand was elected as Secretary General ofIndian Olympic Association from 1986 – 1987.[6] He was also elected as Vice-President of the Indian Olympic Association after 1987.[citation needed]
Anand was one of the founder members ofHandball Federation of India (HFI) and was elected as HFI President in 1985 and served in the position till 2010 when he selflessly did not file nomination for the position due to his age.[7][8] He is the longest serving HFI President to date. He was appointed Life-President of Handball Federation of India (HFI) for his lifetime services to HFI and for development of handball upon completion of his term as president in 2010 and held this position till his last breath.[citation needed]
Anand also served as President ofCommonwealth Handball Association and as member of Arbitration Commission of theInternational Handball Federation.[9]
Anandturned 100 on 19 January 2024, and died at his residence inNew Delhi on 17 December.[10][11]
Anand was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by Government of India in 1976.[12]
| Decoration | Country | Year | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Shri |  India | 1976 | Fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India |
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