Bajrang Lal Takhar

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)



Naib Subedar(Retired)
Bajrang Lal Takhar
Padma Shri
Personal information
Born (1981-01-05) 5 January 1981 (age 43)
Sikar District, Rajasthan, India
Military career
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Army
RankNaib Subedar - Naib Risaldar of the Indian Army.svg Naib Subedar
UnitRajputana Rifles
AwardsPadma Shri
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Representing  India
Men's rowing
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Guangzhou Single sculls
Silver medal – second place 2006 Doha Single sculls
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Incheon Eight

Naib Subedar Bajrang Lal Takhar (born 5 January 1981 in Sikar district, Rajasthan) is an Indian rower who won the first individual rowing Gold medal for India at the 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou. Takhar is a Naib Subedar in the Rajputana Rifles regiment of the Indian Army.

Rowing career[edit]

Bajrang Lal won the first individual rowing silver medal for India at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha[1] He contested in the men's single sculls rowing event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, but failed to reach the finals. He finished with a rank of 21.

He then went on to bag gold at the Asian Championships in Korea last year 2007. He won the quota place by winning gold at the Asian qualifying championships in Shanghai.[1]

He has won two gold medals in the single and double scull races in South Asian Games 2006.

In November 2010, he won the first individual rowing Gold medal for India at the 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou.

Awards[edit]

Rowing records of Takhar[edit]

  • 16/08 Men's Single Sculls Final Ranking (21st)
  • 15/08 Men's Single Sculls Final D 7:09.73 (3rd)
  • 13/08 Men's Single Sculls Semifinal – Heat 3 7:23.00 (4th)
  • 11/08 Men's Single Sculls Quarterfinal – Heat 4 7:19.01 (5th)
  • 09/08 Men's Single Sculls Preliminary Round – Heat 4 7:39.91 (3rd)

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Cheer at last; Bajranglal qualifies for rowing Quarterfinals". 9 August 2008.
  2. ↑ Dainik Navjyoti[permanent dead link]
  3. ↑ "Padma Awards". pib. 27 January 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2013.


Stub icon

This biographical article relating to Indian rowing is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This Indian military-related biographical article is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/index.php?title=Bajrang_Lal_Takhar&oldid=374128"