Satish Kumar (athlete)

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Satish Kumar
NationalityIndian
OccupationAthlete
Known for Arjuna Award

Shri Satish Kumar was a deaf-mute competitor in para athletics who won the Arjuna Award in 1977-1978. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Arjuna Awardees".
  2. "Satish Kumar Winning Arjuna Award" (PDF).