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Razia Sheikh

b. 1955

Indian javelin thrower

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About Razia Sheikh

Born 1955. Razia Sheikh is an Indian athlete.

Razia Sheikh is an Indian former track and field athlete, who competed in javelin throw. She was the first Indian woman to cross the barrier of 50 metres, which she did at the 1987 South Asian Games. She represented India at two editions of the Asian Games (1982 Delhi and 1986 Seoul).

At the 1987 South Asian Games in Kolkata, Sheikh threw 50.38 metres setting a new Games and national record bettering her mark of 47.80 metres. She won gold at the event.

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1955, Gujarat
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Razia Sheikh?

Indian javelin thrower

When was Razia Sheikh born?

Razia Sheikh was born in 1955 in Gujarat.

What is Razia Sheikh's occupation?

Razia Sheikh is an athlete.

What nationality is Razia Sheikh?

Razia Sheikh is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Razia Sheikh

· Wikidata: Q70163700

· DBpedia: Razia Sheikh

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