About Rashid Anwar
Lived 1910 – 1983 (aged 72–73). Rashid Anwar was an Indian amateur wrestler.
Rashid Mian Anwar (12 April 1910 – 1983) was an Indian freestyle sport wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1936 he competed in the Freestyle welterweight tournament. At the 1934 Empire Games he won the bronze medal in the freestyle welterweight class. He was the first Indian to win a medal at the British Empire Games/Commonwealth Games. He died at the age of 73 in Camden, Greater London.
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Who was Rashid Anwar?
Indian wrestler (1910–1983)
When was Rashid Anwar born?
Rashid Anwar was born on 12 April 1910.
When did Rashid Anwar die?
Rashid Anwar died in 1983 in London Borough of Camden.
What was Rashid Anwar's occupation?
Rashid Anwar was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Rashid Anwar?
Rashid Anwar was Indian.
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