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Limba Ram was spotted and trained by the Sports Authority of India in 1987. In that same year, he became overall champion at the National Junior Level Archery Tournaments held in [[Bangalore]]. Just one year later, in 1988, Limba Ram would be victorious at the National Senior Level Tournament, earning for himself not just the title of overall champion but also the honour of representing [[India at the 1988 Summer Olympics|his country at the Summer Olympics held that year in Seoul]]. In 1989, he reached the [[quarterfinals]] of the [[World Archery Championships]] held in [[Lausanne]], [[Switzerland]]. In the same year, he would finish in second place at the [[Asian Cup]] in Individuals and India got team Gold. | Limba Ram was spotted and trained by the Sports Authority of India in 1987. In that same year, he became overall champion at the National Junior Level Archery Tournaments held in [[Bangalore]]. Just one year later, in 1988, Limba Ram would be victorious at the National Senior Level Tournament, earning for himself not just the title of overall champion but also the honour of representing [[India at the 1988 Summer Olympics|his country at the Summer Olympics held that year in Seoul]]. In 1989, he reached the [[quarterfinals]] of the [[World Archery Championships]] held in [[Lausanne]], [[Switzerland]]. In the same year, he would finish in second place at the [[Asian Cup]] in Individuals and India got team Gold. | ||
In 1990, he helped India finish fourth at the Beijing [[Asian Games]]. He represented India in three [[Olympic games|Olympics]]. In 1992, he equalled the world record of [[Takayoshi Matsushita]] in the Beijing [[Asian Archery Championships]] in the 30 meters event, with a score of 358/360 to bag the gold medal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianarchery.info/htdocs/iarhist.htm|title=Archery Association of India|website=www.indianarchery.info}}</ref> After receiving this news [[Parliament of India]] congratulated Limba Ram.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/33080592.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615111342/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/33080592.htm |archive-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/0408059203.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615111441/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/0408059203.htm |archive-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1992 at the [[Barcelona Olympics]], Ram missed the [[Bronze medal]] because score was tied and the opponent player has shot just 1 ten higher in the 70-meter segment and finished with 9th rank in qualifying round and finished 4th in elimination round and did not qualify for Bronze Medal match. In 1995, he stood with second rank and the team would win a gold medal at the [[Commonwealth Games]] held in [[New Delhi]]. In 1996 he was National Champion with [[Asian Record]].<ref>http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/27496/</ref> | In 1990, he helped India finish fourth at the Beijing [[Asian Games]]. He represented India in three [[Olympic games|Olympics]]. In 1992, he equalled the world record of [[Takayoshi Matsushita]] in the Beijing [[Asian Archery Championships]] in the 30 meters event, with a score of 358/360 to bag the gold medal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianarchery.info/htdocs/iarhist.htm|title=Archery Association of India|website=www.indianarchery.info}}</ref> After receiving this news [[Parliament of India]] congratulated Limba Ram.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/33080592.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615111342/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/33080592.htm |archive-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/0408059203.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615111441/http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls10/ses3/0408059203.htm |archive-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1992 at the [[Barcelona Olympics]], Ram missed the [[Bronze medal]] because score was tied and the opponent player has shot just 1 ten higher in the 70-meter segment and finished with 9th rank in qualifying round and finished 4th in elimination round and did not qualify for Bronze Medal match. In 1995, he stood with second rank and the team would win a gold medal at the [[Commonwealth Games]] held in [[New Delhi]]. In 1996 he was National Champion with [[Asian Record]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/27496/|title = Broken Arrow|date = 13 July 2003}}</ref> | ||
And also participated in 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. | And also participated in 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. | ||
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==Downfall== | ==Downfall== | ||
In 1996 Limba Ram joined [[TATA Group]]. In the same year he suffered from serious shoulder injury while playing [[Association football|football]] in training camp at [[Kolkata]]. He was unable to shoot a bow and lost his focus and concentration. He discontinued his job with TATA due to this problem. He joined [[Punjab National Bank]] in 2001 as a [[cashier]]. In 2003, he participated in third National ranking prize money archery tournament organised by Sports Authority of India but finished 16th.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2003/05/04/stories/2003050403661600.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516222935/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2003/05/04/stories/2003050403661600.htm |archive-date=16 May 2008 |url-status= | In 1996 Limba Ram joined [[TATA Group]]. In the same year he suffered from serious shoulder injury while playing [[Association football|football]] in training camp at [[Kolkata]]. He was unable to shoot a bow and lost his focus and concentration. He discontinued his job with TATA due to this problem. He joined [[Punjab National Bank]] in 2001 as a [[cashier]]. In 2003, he participated in third National ranking prize money archery tournament organised by Sports Authority of India but finished 16th.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2003/05/04/stories/2003050403661600.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516222935/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2003/05/04/stories/2003050403661600.htm |archive-date=16 May 2008 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> | ||
==Present status== | ==Present status== | ||
On January 10, 2009 to 2012 London Olympics [[Archery Association of India]] signed and appointed Limba Ram as National Archery Chief Coach for 2009 [[World Cup]] and 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze medals, 2010 | On January 10, 2009 to 2012 London Olympics [[Archery Association of India]] signed and appointed Limba Ram as National Archery Chief Coach for 2009 [[Archery World Cup|World Cup]] and 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze medals, 2010 World Cup Medals: 2 Gold, 3Silver, 2 Bronze [[Commonwealth Games]] and won 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 4 Bronze medals under his coaching, 2010 Guangzhou [[Asian Games]] 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals, 2011 World Cup Medals: 1 Gold,8 Silver, 2 Bronze, 2011 [[World Archery Championship]] Medals: 1 Silver, 2011 [[World Archery Youth Championship]] Medals: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze and 2012 London [[Olympic Games]], 2012 World Cup Medals: 1 Gold, 2 Silver | ||
Total 11 Golds, 20 Silvers and 16 Bronze medals under season 2009 to 2012 London Olympics his coaching, guidance and his achievement as National Chief Coach of Indian Archery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?651438 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-10-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718084426/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?651438 |archive-date=18 July 2011 }}</ref> | Total 11 Golds, 20 Silvers and 16 Bronze medals under season 2009 to 2012 London Olympics his coaching, guidance and his achievement as National Chief Coach of Indian Archery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?651438 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-10-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718084426/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?651438 |archive-date=18 July 2011 }}</ref> | ||
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.headlinesindia.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games/limba-ram-expecting-a-good-show-in-the-commonwealth-games-6493.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-10-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090315063729/http://headlinesindia.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games/limba-ram-expecting-a-good-show-in-the-commonwealth-games-6493.html |archive-date=15 March 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-archer-limba-ram-now-seeks-fresh-rural-talent-1190856|title=Archer Limba Ram now seeks fresh rural talent|first=Syed Intishab|last=Ali|date=17 September 2008|website=DNA India}}</ref><ref> | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.headlinesindia.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games/limba-ram-expecting-a-good-show-in-the-commonwealth-games-6493.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-10-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090315063729/http://headlinesindia.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games/limba-ram-expecting-a-good-show-in-the-commonwealth-games-6493.html |archive-date=15 March 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-archer-limba-ram-now-seeks-fresh-rural-talent-1190856|title=Archer Limba Ram now seeks fresh rural talent|first=Syed Intishab|last=Ali|date=17 September 2008|website=DNA India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news4u.co.in/?tag=coach-limba-ram|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714181835/http://news4u.co.in/?tag=coach-limba-ram|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-14|title = ::News4u:: » coach Limba Ram}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/08/stories/2009020855861600.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090214040924/http://hindu.com/2009/02/08/stories/2009020855861600.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=February 14, 2009 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Limba set for second innings | date=February 8, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090208/jsp/sports/story_10502424.jsp | location=Calcutta, India | work=The Telegraph | title=Limba eye on Delhi | date=February 8, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/archery/Indian-archers-strong-contenders-in-World-Cup-Limba-Ram/articleshow/4945959.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Indian archers strong contenders in World Cup: Limba Ram - The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||