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Rowing · Rajasthan

Bajrang Lal Takhar

Bajrang Lal Takhar (born 5 January 1981) is a retired Indian rower and coach. He is the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in rowing at the Asian Games. Previously, he won a silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha.

Profile details

Born
5 Jan 1981
Birthplace
Sikar
State listed
Rajasthan
Country
India
Height
185 cm
Sport
Rowing
Discipline
Aquatic
Category
Men
Status
Active

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Honours & Awards

  • ▸Padma Shri

Competition Appearances

4 recorded appearances, most significant first.

  • ·2008 Summer Olympics – men's single sculls
  • ·2014 Asian Games
  • ·2010 Asian Games
  • ·2006 Asian Games

Career Timeline

  1. 2006Competed at 2006 Asian Games
  2. 2008Competed at rowing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – men's single sculls
  3. 2010Competed at 2010 Asian Games
  4. 2014Competed at 2014 Asian Games

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About

Bajrang Lal Takhar (born 5 January 1981) is a retired Indian rower and coach. He is the first Indian to win an individual gold medal in rowing at the Asian Games. Previously, he won a silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha.

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