Hakam Singh
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Indian athlete (died 2018)
For the politician, see Hakam Singh Thekedar.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
| Representing India | ||
| Asian Championships | ||
| Gold medal – first place | 1979 Tokyo | 20 km walk |
Hakam Singh (died 14 August 2018) was an Indian athlete who won the gold medal at the 1978 Asian Games in 20 kilometre race walk. He also won a gold in the Asian Track and Field Meeting held at Tokyo in 1979. He is a recipient of the Dhyan Chand Award.[1]
Singh died in Sangrur, Punjab on 14 August 2018 at age 64.[2]
References
[edit ]- ^ Vasdev, Kanchan (22 August 2008). "Violations galore, but MC sleeps". The Tribune. Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ "Asian Games gold medallist Hakam Singh passes away". The Hindu. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
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