Bhogeswar Baruah
Bhogeswar Baruah (Assamese: ভোগেশ্বৰ বৰুৱা) (3 September 1940)[1] is an Indian former-athlete and coach. He was one of the first Assamese to win gold at an international event, winning a medal at the 1966 Asian Games. He was the winner of the gold medal in an 800-metre running event of 1966 Asian Games. Baruah's birthday is celebrated on 3 September every year in Assam, called "Abhiruchi Sports Day" in his honor. He had started a sports academy at Dimow in Sivasagar in the early 90s. But after operating for three years, he had closed it down due to lack of funds.[2] He is a recipient of the Arjuna Award. He is the first Assamese to get the Arjuna award.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Assamese; Indian |
| Born | 3 September 1940 Sibsagar, Assam |
| Monuments | Abhiruchi Sports Day is celebrated annually in Assam in his honor |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athlete |
| Rank | 1st |
| Event(s) | Asian Games |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | Chef-de-mission of the Assam Olympic Association |
| Highest world ranking | 1966 Arjuna Award winner |
References
- Case Studies on Individual Elite Players & Athletes; .pdf auto-download: shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in'; retrieved May 2014
- Star Athlete`s Dream Runs Off Track; 23 May 2011, 12.23 PM IST article; Times of India online; accessed May 2014.
- Bhogeswar Barua Bonus for Assam; STAFF ; Monday, 18 July 2005 article; The Telegraph; accessed May 2014.
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