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Long distance great Hari Chand, a two-time Olympian and a double Asian Games gold medalist, When did passed away?
A)
11th June 2022
B)
12th June 2022
C)
13th June 2022
D)
14th June 2022

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 13th June 2022


Asian Games double gold medallist and Olympian "Hari Chand" passed away on Monday (June 13, 2022) morning at the age of 69 in Hoshiarpur. Born on April 1, 1953, the former long distance runner hailed from Ghorewah village in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
 
Hari Chand was one of the greats that India has produced in distance running. He participated in two Olympic Games. In the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he came eighth in the 10,000m with a time of 28:48.72, which was a national record that stood for 32 years. He then took part in the 1980 Olympic Men's Marathon where the Indian completed the race with a timing of 2:22:08 at Lenin Stadium, Moskva.
 
The unsung hero of Indian athletics also bagged two gold medals in the 1978 Bangkok Asian Games. In Thailand, Hari was on the top step of the podium in both 5000m and 10,000m events.For his contribution to sports in India, Hari Chand was also conferred with Arjuna Award.
 
Born : April 1, 1953
 
Died : June 13, 2022

Source : Zee News

Published On : June 14, 2022
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