Prem Nath (wrestler) explained

Prem Nath
Nationality:Indian
Citizenship:India
Birth Date:1 July 1951
Death Place:New Delhi
Residence:Delhi
Alma Mater:Hansraj College, University of Delhi
Occupation:Sports
Years Active:1960-2010
Other Interests:Wrestling
Country:India
Sport:Wrestling
Weight Class:57
Event:Commonwealth Games 1974 in New Zealand
Team:Indian Wrestling Federation
Coach:Guru Hanuman
Retired:Delhi Police
Commonwealth:Gold medalist in 1974 Commonwealth Games, New Zealand.
Show-Medals:Gold

Prem Nath (1 July 1951 – 1 June 2015)[1] was an Indian freestyle wrestler. He won a gold medal at the 1974 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in Christchurch. He was a President's Medal-winning retired Delhi Police official and was known for his efforts to popularise wrestling in Delhi.

Personal life

Prem Nath was trained by coach Guru Hanuman. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.[2] [3]

Career

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prem Nath . Olympedia . 13 March 2022.
  2. News: Wrestler Prem Nath passed away. 6 June 2015. Jagranjosh.com. 24 March 2018.
  3. News: Olympian Prem Nath passes away. 3 June 2015. The Hindu. 24 March 2018. en-IN. 0971-751X.
  4. News: गुरु प्रेमनाथ अखाड़े की कहानी अर्जुन अवार्डी कृपाशंकर बिश्नोई की जुबानी - Diler Samachar DailyHunt. DailyHunt. 24 March 2018. en.