Hind Kesari

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Hind Kesari
Dates 1958–present
Nations India

Hind Kesari is an Indian-style wrestling championship, established in 1958.[1] It is affiliated to All India Amateur Wrestling Federation (AIAWF).

History

It was started in 1958 at Goshamahal Stadium and the first Hind Kesari winner was Ramchandra Babu.

For the first time ever in 2011, woman competitors were allowed in the event.

Winners

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Hind Kesari Wrestling Finals
Year Championship Venue Winner Opponent References
1958 1st Hind Kesari wrestling Goshamahal Stadium, Hyderabad Ramchandra Babu
1964 7th Hind Kesari wrestling Maruti Mane Sangli, Maharashtra Mahiruddin Rajasthan [2] [3]
1969 12th Hind Kesari wrestling Harishchandra Birajdar Latur, Maharashtra [4]
2005 39th Hind Kesari wrestling Yogesh Dodke Pune, Maharashtra [5]
2010 44th Hind Kesari wrestling Aurangabad, Maharashtra [6]
2011 45th Hind Kesari wrestling
2012 46th Hind Kesari wrestling Kolhapur, Maharashtra Yudhaveer Indian Army Rohit Patel Madhya Pradesh [7]
2013 47th Hind Kesari wrestling Bhivani, Haryana Amol Barate Pune, Maharashtra Sonu Air Force wrestler [5]
  • Other notable winners Nana Yadav, Rajiv Tomar, Rohit Patel

References

  1. "May Day celebrated with fervour". Indian Express. 2009-05-03. Retrieved 2013-10-21. 
  2. "Asian Games Winner Maruti Mane Passes Away". News.outlookindia.com. 27 July 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2013. 
  3. "Noted wrestler Maruti Mane dead". Times of India. 27 July 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2013. 
  4. "Wrestler Harishchandra Birajdar dies at 73". Indian Express. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2013. 
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Pune boy Barate is Hind Kesari". Sakaal Times. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013. 
  6. "Hind Kesari Kushti kicks off". Indian Express. 2010-10-30. Retrieved 2013-10-21. 
  7. "Yudhaveer the 46th winner of Hind Kesari". Kolhapur World. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2013. 
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