Tara Singh (weightlifter)

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Tara Singh
Personal information
Full nameTara Singh
Nickname(s)Iron Man of India[citation needed]
NationalityIndia
Born (1955-06-01) 1 June 1955 (age 66)
Phagwara, Punjab, India
Alma materPunjabi University, NIS Patiala ,Punjab
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (2015)
Weight105 kg (231 lb) (2015)
Sport
Country India
SportWeightlifting
Event(s)100 kg
University teamPunjabi University
Retired2015
Now coachingNational Institute of Sports
Achievements and titles
National finalseight-time participant, six-time gold recipient, two-time silver recipient
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Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing  India
Men's Weight Lifting
Gold medal – first place Men's heavy weight
Silver medal – second place Men's heavy weight
Gold medal – first place Men's heavy weight
Gold medal – first place Men's heavy weight
Bronze medal – third place Men's heavy weight
Bronze medal – third place Men's heavy weight
Silver medal – second place Men's heavy weight
Bronze medal – third place Men's heavy weight
Silver medal – second place Men's flyweight
Gold medal – first place Men's heavy weight

Tara Singh (born 1 June 1955) is an Indian weightlifter. He was the first Indian to cross 200 kg in the clean and jerk event winning the bronze medal while representing India at the 1982 Asian Games at New Delhi.[1] He was conferred with the Arjuna Award in 1982 by the Government of India.

References[]

  1. ^ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories". www.tribuneindia.com.
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