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Jugraj Singh

b. 1950

Indian shot putter

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About Jugraj Singh

Born 1950. Jugraj Singh is an Indian athlete and athletics competitor.

Jugraj Singh Maan (born 1950), also spelled Jagraj Singh Maan, is an Indian athlete. He competed in the men's shot put at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He played Olympics in 1972 Munich [West Germany]. He was also awarded with Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2012 by President Of India for representing India. He coached many players in Shot Put and Discus Throw. He was national record holder in Shot Put and Discus throw. He was only Sportsperson from India at that time to participate and win both track and field championships and power lifting competitions. He was great player and coach for India. He is the only sports person who has got 2 India Colors in Athletics and Power Lifting. He represented India at the 1978 Commonwealth games in Canada.

He won a gold medal and silver medal in Shotput in the Asian Championships in Athletics in 1973 and 1975.

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Born
1950
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Also known as
Jagraj Singh Mann

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jugraj Singh?

Indian shot putter

When was Jugraj Singh born?

Jugraj Singh was born in 1950.

What is Jugraj Singh's occupation?

Jugraj Singh is an athlete and athletics competitor.

What nationality is Jugraj Singh?

Jugraj Singh is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jugraj Singh

· Wikidata: Q47546129

· DBpedia: Jugraj Singh (athlete)

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