Dr. R. NATARAJAN, IRS
Former Asian record holder and Sprinter , Civil Servant
Dr. R. Natarajan, Indian Revenue Service, is a distinguished civil servant, academician, and former national record holder and National sprint champion for 9 consecutive years , currently serving as Deputy Commissioner at the Directorate General of Performance Management, Chennai. He holds degrees in Pharmacy and Sociology from Annamalai University, an M.Sc. in Yoga from the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, and a Ph.D. in Track and Field Athletics, as the fIndian Revenue Servicet Indian athlete to earn a doctorate in the discipline & only one till date. A nine-time national champion and record holder in the 100m and 200m events, Dr. Natarajan represented India in multiple international competitions, South Asias Fastest Man , Seeded Number 3 in Asia , Qualified to run the 200 mtrs at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics . His pioneering work bridges the fields of sports science, yoga, and public administration, promoting performance excellence and holistic development. His career stands as a testament to dedication, discipline, and the harmonious blending of athletic and civil service achievement.