About Dinkkarao Shinde
Lived 1900 – 1962. Dinkkarao Shinde was an Indian amateur wrestler.
Dinkarrao Shinde (also Dinkkarao, 2 June 1900 – 18 August 1962) was an Indian wrestler. He competed in the freestyle featherweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics where he finished fourth. He was the first Indian wrestler to win an Olympic bout.
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Who was Dinkkarao Shinde?
Indian wrestler
When was Dinkkarao Shinde born?
Dinkkarao Shinde was born in 1900 in Kolhapur.
When did Dinkkarao Shinde die?
Dinkkarao Shinde died on 18 August 1962 in Kolhapur.
What was Dinkkarao Shinde's occupation?
Dinkkarao Shinde was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Dinkkarao Shinde?
Dinkkarao Shinde was Indian.
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