About Sarwan Singh
Born 1920. Sarwan Singh is an Indian athletics competitor.
Sarwan Singh (born between 1927 and 1929) is a former Indian athlete who competed in the 110 metres hurdles. He won a gold medal at the 1954 Asian Games in Manila in the event. Forgotten for the rest of his life, he is said to have resorted to begging before receiving a pension of .
Singh is also credited for having discovered the athlete Paan Singh Tomar, during his time as a Naik in the Bengal Engineer Group. Upon retiring from service in 1970, he drove taxi for nearly two decades.
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Who is Sarwan Singh?
Indian hurdler
When was Sarwan Singh born?
Sarwan Singh was born in 1920 in Punjab.
What is Sarwan Singh's occupation?
Sarwan Singh is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Sarwan Singh?
Sarwan Singh is Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sarwan Singh. https://biography.guide/sarwan-singh/
MLA: "Sarwan Singh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sarwan-singh/.
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