Rajender Kumar
Rajender Kumar (born 1985) is an Indian wrestler. He beat Pakistan's Azhar Hussain in the Commonwealth Games Delhi.[1]
Rajender Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 October 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Wrestling, Greco-Roman |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  India | ||
| Men's Greco-Roman | ||
| Asian Championships | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2018 Bishkek | 55 kg |
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2010 New Delhi | 55 kg |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2010 Delhi | 55 kg |
| Commonwealth Championship | ||
| 2017 Brakpan | 55 kg |
| 2011 Melbourne | 55 kg |
| 2009 Jalandhar | 55 kg |
| 2013 Johannesburg | 55 kg |
| South Asian Games | ||
| 2004 Islamabad | 60 kg |
Career
Kumar started playing wrestling at the school level in Gurukul, Kurukshetra from 1995. In the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Kumar won a gold medal by beating Pakistan's Azhar Hussain by 11-0 in the final of the 55 kg Greco-Roman wrestling competition final on 6 October 2010.[2]
References
- "Rajender Kumar parades his class". The Hindu. 7 October 2010. Archived from the original on 8 October 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
- "Rajender Kumar leads Indian wrestlers' medal rush". DNA. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
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