Hakam Singh

For the politician, see Hakam Singh Thekedar.

Hakam Singh
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  India
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 1979 Tokyo 20 km walk

Hakam Singh (died 14 August 2018) was an Indian athlete who won the gold medal at the 1978 Asian Games in 20 kilometre race walk. He also won a gold in the Asian Track and Field Meeting held at Tokyo in 1979. He is a recipient of the Dhyan Chand Award.[1]

Singh died in Sangrur, Punjab on 14 August 2018 at age 64.[2]

References

  1. ^ Vasdev, Kanchan (22 August 2008). "Violations galore, but MC sleeps". The Tribune. Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Asian Games gold medallist Hakam Singh passes away". The Hindu. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.


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