About Khamlillal Shah
Lived 1920 – 1989 (aged 68–69). Khamlillal Shah was an Indian swimmer.
Khamlillal "Kanti" Shah (13 October 1920 – May 1989) was an Indian swimmer and water polo player. He was India's first ever Asian Games medalist, with a silver medal in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1951 Asian Games.
He won three medals at the 1951 Asian Games, a silver in the men's 100 m backstroke, a bronze in the men's 3 x 100 m medley relay, and was part of the gold-winning Indian water polo team.
He also competed in the men's 100 m backstroke at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics and the water polo tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Khamlillal Shah?
Indian swimmer and water polo player
When was Khamlillal Shah born?
Khamlillal Shah was born on 13 October 1920.
When did Khamlillal Shah die?
Khamlillal Shah died in 1989 in Mumbai.
What was Khamlillal Shah's occupation?
Khamlillal Shah was a swimmer.
What nationality was Khamlillal Shah?
Khamlillal Shah was Indian.
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· DBpedia: Kanti Shah (swimmer)
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