Saji Thomas
Saji Thomas is an Indian rower from Aleppey, Kerala.[1][2] Thomas was a participant in three Asian Games and World Rowing Championships. He has won 13 medals in various international competitions, including medals in all main boat classes of both sweep rowing and sculling in major regattas – the only Indian with this achievement.[3] The Arjuna Award was conferred on him by the Government of India in 2014.
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National team | India |
Born | Chempumpuram, Aleppey, Kerala, India |
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
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Country | India |
Sport | Rowing |
References
- "Five Arjuna awards, One Drona award for Kerala". Deccan Chronicle. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
- "Saji THOMAS - worldrowing.com". www.worldrowing.com. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
- Kumar, P. k Ajith (17 August 2014). "Rowing really looking up in Kerala: Saji Thomas". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
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