Bhim Singh (wrestler)

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Bhim Singh
Sport
Sport Freestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1966 Kingston +97 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1966 Bangkok +97 kg

Bhim Singh is an Indian retired heavyweight freestyle wrestler. In 1966 he won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and a Gold at the Asian Games, and received the Arjuna Award. [1] He should not be confused with fellow wrestlers Bishambar Singh and Bishwanath Singh who competed in the same period, but in different weight categories. [2] [3]

References

  1. List of recipients of Arjuna Awards in wrestling. yespunjab.com
  2. Singh, Bhim (IND), Singh, Bishambar (IND). iat.uni-leipzig.de
  3. COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDALLISTS – WRESTLING. gbrathletics.com