Vivek Mishra Explained

Vivek Mishra
Fullname:Vivek Mishra
Country:India
Birth Date:8 September 1986
Birth Place:Allahabad
Hometown:Allahabad

Vivek Mishra (born 8 September 1986) is an Indian gymnast from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He has represented India in such international competitions as the 2006 Commonwealth Games[1] and the 2006 Asian Games.[2] He was one of five gymnasts from Allahabad named to the gymnastics team for the 2010 Commonwealth Games[3] but was unable to compete because of a shin bone fracture.

Mishra received a 2008-09 Laxman award for his athletic achievements at the national and international level.[4] Award winners receive a bronze statue, a scroll, and a cash award of 50,000 rupees.[4]

References

  1. Web site: M2006 > Athletes > Display . Melbourne2006.com.au . 2006-03-26 . 2013-10-23.
  2. Web site: 15th Asian Games Doha Qatar 2006 Artistic Gymnastics . Gymnasticsresults.com . 2013-10-20 . 6 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141106095130/http://gymnasticsresults.com/2006/doha2006mq.html . dead .
  3. News: Times of India. 9 June 2010. Five Allahabad gymnasts in CWG squad.
  4. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/laxman-rani-laxmi-bai-awards-given-away/844535/ Laxman, Rani Laxmi Bai awards given away