K. P. Thakkar
Indian athlete, swimmer
Khatau Thakkar was an Indian swimmer. He won a gold medal in 1951 Asian Games in men's 3m springboard and 10m platform. He also won a bronze medal in 1954 Asian Games. He had won three Asian Games medals.[1] The Government of India honored him with the Dhyan Chand Award in 2014.[2] He died in 2016.[3]
References
change- ↑ Kishin R. Wadhwaney (2002). The Story of Swimming. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 249. ISBN 9788123010120.
K. P. Thakkar Khatau P. Thakkar belonged to an affluent family , but he stayed unspoiled , humble and modest despite gaining many milestones in diving in Mumbai in 1948 , 1949 and 1950 . Thakkar was a grand all - round diver .
- ↑ "Zeeshan Ali, Gurmail Singh, K.P Thakkar nominated for Dhyan Chand Award". India.com. August 12, 2014.
- ↑ Divgikar, Pradeep (18 October 2016). "Swimming fraternity mourns Khatau Thakkar's demise". Mid Day.
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