Famous Athletes Of Hayana


 
 
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Famous Athletes Of Haryana

Some important athletes of Haryana are as follow:

  • Bhim Singh He was born on 13th April, 1945 in Dhanana village of Bhiwani district in Haryana.
  • He is an Indian former high jumper. He made his international debut at the 8th Commonwealth Games held at Kingston in Jamaica in 1966.
  • In 1968, he won Gold medal in Asian Games and made a record of 6.9 feet (2.05 metres) high jump. He was honoured by Arjuna Award in 1967.
  • Bahadur Singh He was born on 8th February, 1946 in Haryana. He is a former Indian Shot Putter.
  • He won Gold medal in 1978 Asian Games (8th) and 1982 Asian Games (9th) and in 1975 Asian Athletics Championships. He was honoured by Arjuna Award, Padma Shri and Dronacharya Award.
  • Chand Ram He was born on 26th January, 1958 in Haryana. He is a former Indian athlete. He won Gold medal in 1982 Asian Games (9th) at Delhi in 20 km road walk which was a world record.
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    Which athlete from Haryana set a world record in the 20 km road walk at the 1983 Asian Track and Field Meet?

    Right Option : B
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    Which athlete from Haryana became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympic Games in Shot Put and was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017?

    Right Option : A
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    Neeraj Chopra is associated with which sporting event?

    Right Option : B
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