Rajan Makkolath

Biographical information

RolesCoach
SexMale
Full nameRajan•Makkolath
Used nameRajan•Makkolath
Born(ca 1934)
Died9 October 2017 in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala (IND)
NOC India

Biography

Rajan Makkolath coached the Indian basketball team at the 1980 Moskva Olympics. He also led the national team at the 1982 Asian Games, and the FIBA Asia Championships in 1973, 1985, and 1989. He coached Madhya Pradesh and served as Associate Secretary of the Kerala Basketball Association (KBA) from 1976-85. He held several posts with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) over the years.

Makkolath served as a soldier in the Indian Army, reaching the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He was honored with medals for his role in the Indo-Chinese War.

Coaching results

Games Sport (Discipline) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) IND Rajan Makkolath
Basketball, Men (Olympic) India 12