Puvaneswaran Ramasamy

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Puvaneswaran Ramasamy
Born (1974-12-08) December 8, 1974 (age 49)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Style Karate
Medal record
Men's karate
Representing Flag of Malaysia 23px.svg  Malaysia
Asian Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1994 Japan Kumite −60kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2002 South Korea Kumite −55kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Qatar Kumite −55 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 China Kumite −55 kg
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Thailand Kumite −55 kg
Islamic Solidarity Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2005 Saudi Arabia Kumite −55 kg

Puvaneswaran Ramasamy (born December 8, 1974) is a Malaysian karateka who is best known for being the only person to win medals in Karate at the Asian Games at five consecutive tournaments. [1] [2]

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Honour

Honour of Malaysia

Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia : Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (A.M.N.) (2003) [3]

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References

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  3. "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat".