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'''Lila Ram Sangwan''' (30 November 1930 – 11 October 2003) was an [[India]]n [[wrestling|wrestler]] from [[Charkhi Dadri district]] of [[Haryana]], who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in the [[Commonwealth Games]]. He won gold medal in the heavyweight (100&nbsp;kg) category in the [[1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games]]. Lila Ram competed in the freestyle wrestling in heavyweight and super heavyweight categories at the national as well as international level.<ref name="tribune">{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031013/ncr3.htm|title=Wrestlers pay tribute to Padma Shri Lila Ram|date=12 October 2003|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref>
'''Lila Ram Sangwan''' (30 November 1930 – 11 October 2003) was an Indian [[wrestling|wrestler]] from [[Charkhi Dadri district]] of [[Haryana]], who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in the [[Commonwealth Games]]. He won a gold medal in the heavyweight (100&nbsp;kg) category in the [[1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games]]. Lila Ram competed in the freestyle wrestling in heavyweight and superheavyweight categories at the national as well as international level.<ref name="tribune">{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20031013/ncr3.htm|title=Wrestlers pay tribute to Padma Shri Lila Ram|date=12 October 2003|work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]]|access-date=16 October 2010}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
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In 1948, he joined the Grenadiers Regimental Centre, which was located at Nasirabad at that time, where his career in wrestling began. He reigned as the national heavyweight champion in the late 50s and early 60s.<ref name="tribune"/>
In 1948, he joined the Grenadiers Regimental Centre, which was located at Nasirabad at that time, where his career in wrestling began. He reigned as the national heavyweight champion in the late 50s and early 60s.<ref name="tribune"/>


Lila Ram was the captain of the wrestling team, which participated in the [[1956 Summer Olympics]] in [[Melbourne]]. In 1958, he won gold medal in the British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in [[Cardiff]], defeating Jacobus Hanekom of South Africa in the finals. In this event, he defeated wrestlers from Canada, Pakistan and England in the earlier rounds of the event. In 1956, during the Indo-Iran Tests, he defeated Rustam-e-Iran Mohammed Ali.<ref name="tribune"/>
Lila Ram was the captain of the wrestling team, which participated in the [[1956 Summer Olympics]] in [[Melbourne]]. In 1958, he won a gold medal in the British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in [[Cardiff]], defeating Jacobus Hanekom of South Africa in the finals. In this event, he defeated wrestlers from Canada, Pakistan and England in the earlier rounds of the event. In 1956, during the Indo-Iran Tests, he defeated Rustam-e-Iran Mohammed Ali.<ref name="tribune"/>


==Later days==
==Later days==
After retiring from active wrestling, he maintained his links with sports. He was the chief coach of the Indian wrestling team which participated in the [[1968 Summer Olympics]] held in [[Mexico City]] and the World Wrestling Championships held in [[Delhi]]. His remained as a coach of the Services team till 1973. He served the Sports Department of the [[Government of Haryana]] as Assistant Director of Sports from 1980 to 1988. He died on 11 October 2003 in [[Charkhi Dadri]] in [[Bhiwani district]].<ref name="tribune"/>
After retiring from active wrestling, he maintained his links with sports. He was the chief coach of the Indian wrestling team which participated in the [[1968 Summer Olympics]] held in [[Mexico City]] and the World Wrestling Championships held in [[Delhi]]. His remained as a coach of the Services team till 1973. He served the Sports Department of the [[Government of Haryana]] as Assistant Director of Sports from 1980 to 1988. He died on 11 October 2003 in [[Charkhi Dadri]] in [[Bhiwani district]].<ref name="tribune"/>


==Awards and honors==
==Awards and honours==
In 1998, Lila Ram was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in recognition of his contributions to sports.<ref name="tribune"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Padma Shri Awardees|url=http://archive.india.gov.in/myindia/padmashri_awards_list1.php?start=930|website=archive.india.gov.in|publisher=Government of India|access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref>
In 1998, Lila Ram was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in recognition of his contributions to sports.<ref name="tribune"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Padma Shri Awardees|url=http://archive.india.gov.in/myindia/padmashri_awards_list1.php?start=930|website=archive.india.gov.in|publisher=Government of India|access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref>


Latest revision as of 00:40, 11 April 2022


Lila Ram Sangwan
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born30 November 1930[1]
Mandola village, Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana[2]
Died11 October 2003 (2003-10-12) (aged 72)
Charkhi Dadri district, Haryana
Sport
CountryIndia
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing  India
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1958 Cardiff +87 kg[3]

Lila Ram Sangwan (30 November 1930 – 11 October 2003) was an Indian wrestler from Charkhi Dadri district of Haryana, who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. He won a gold medal in the heavyweight (100 kg) category in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Lila Ram competed in the freestyle wrestling in heavyweight and superheavyweight categories at the national as well as international level.[4]

Early life[edit]

Lila Ram was on 30 November 1930, in Mandola village of Charkhi Dadri district in a farmer’s family.[4]

Career[edit]

In 1948, he joined the Grenadiers Regimental Centre, which was located at Nasirabad at that time, where his career in wrestling began. He reigned as the national heavyweight champion in the late 50s and early 60s.[4]

Lila Ram was the captain of the wrestling team, which participated in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. In 1958, he won a gold medal in the British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in Cardiff, defeating Jacobus Hanekom of South Africa in the finals. In this event, he defeated wrestlers from Canada, Pakistan and England in the earlier rounds of the event. In 1956, during the Indo-Iran Tests, he defeated Rustam-e-Iran Mohammed Ali.[4]

Later days[edit]

After retiring from active wrestling, he maintained his links with sports. He was the chief coach of the Indian wrestling team which participated in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City and the World Wrestling Championships held in Delhi. His remained as a coach of the Services team till 1973. He served the Sports Department of the Government of Haryana as Assistant Director of Sports from 1980 to 1988. He died on 11 October 2003 in Charkhi Dadri in Bhiwani district.[4]

Awards and honours[edit]

In 1998, Lila Ram was awarded the Padma Shri in recognition of his contributions to sports.[4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Lila Ram". www.sports-reference.com/olympics/. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Wrestlers pay tribute to Padma Shri Lila Ram". The Tribune. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Commonwealth Games Freestyle Seniors 1958-01-01 Cardiff (GBR) + 87.0 kg". Institut für Angewandte Trainingswissenschaft (IAT). Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Wrestlers pay tribute to Padma Shri Lila Ram". The Tribune. 12 October 2003. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
  5. ↑ "Padma Shri Awardees". archive.india.gov.in. Government of India. Retrieved 11 September 2015.

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