About Lila Ram
Lived 1930 – 2003 (aged 72). Lila Ram was an Indian amateur wrestler.
Lila Ram Sangwan (30 November 1930 – 11 October 2003) was an Indian wrestler from Charkhi Dadri district of Haryana, who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. He won a gold medal in the heavyweight (100 kg) category in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Lila Ram competed in the freestyle wrestling in heavyweight and superheavyweight categories at the national as well as international level.
Early life Lila Ram was on 30 November 1930, in Mandola village of Charkhi Dadri district in a farmer’s family.
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Who was Lila Ram?
Indian wrestler
When was Lila Ram born?
Lila Ram was born on 30 November 1930 in India.
When did Lila Ram die?
Lila Ram died on 11 October 2003 in Charkhi Dadri.
What was Lila Ram's occupation?
Lila Ram was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Lila Ram?
Lila Ram was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lila Ram. https://biography.guide/lila-ram/
MLA: "Lila Ram." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lila-ram/.
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