Rajendra Prasad (boxer)

Rajendra Prasad (born 17 January 1968 in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India) is a retired boxer from India. He competed in the Light flyweight (48 kg) division during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and was ranked as high as 7th. In 1992, the Indian government gave him Arjuna Award for his achievements in international boxing.

Rajendra Prasad
Born (1968-01-17) 17 January 1968
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationBoxer Light flyweight
Rajendra Prasad
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  India
South Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1991 Colombo light flyweight
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Bangkok light Flyweight
Copa Pedro Sotta Alva Cup
Silver medal – second place 1992 Cuba light Flyweight

He represented India at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, where he defeated Andrzej Rzany of Poland by 12-6 in first round. In the second round lost to bronze medalist Roel Velasco of the Philippines. He also participated at the 1993 World Amateur Boxing Championship. He is currently President of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Amateur Boxing Federation and Joint Secretary of the Chhattisgarh Olympics Association. He is married to Malini Prasad and they have two sons, Rahul Prasad and Rohit Prasad.

Awards and recognition

Olympic results

References


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