K. P. Thakkar
Indian athlete, swimmer
About K. P. Thakkar
Lived 1932 – 2016 (aged 83–84).
Khatau Thakkar ( – 12 October 2016), popularly known as K. P. Thakkar and KP, was an Indian diver, who won gold medals in men's 3m springboard and men's 10m platform at the 1951 Asian Games, and a bronze medal in men's 10m platform at the 1954 Asian Games. He was a National Diving Champion for several years. He was awarded the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2014 by the Government of India.
He died on 12 October 2016 at the age of 84.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was K. P. Thakkar?
Indian athlete, swimmer
When was K. P. Thakkar born?
K. P. Thakkar was born in 1932.
When did K. P. Thakkar die?
K. P. Thakkar died in 2016.
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