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Asian Games Gold medalist Wrestler Chandgi Ram dies

Renowned Indian Wrestler Chandgi Ram, who won a gold in the 1970 Asian Games, died in New Delhi this morning following a cardiac arrest. The 72-year-old Ram, who is popularly known as 'Master' Chandgi Ram, was born on November 9, 1937 at 'Sisai' village in Hisar district of Haryana. Ram, a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna and Padma Shri awards, served as Additional Director of Sports in Haryana and were conferred with the titles of 'Hind Kesari', 'Bharat Kesari', 'Bharat Bhim', 'Rustom-e-Hind' and 'Maha Bharat Kesari'. The most impressive feat of Ram's international career was the gold in 100 kilogram category in the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok, where he defeated world champion Amvani Abuifazi of Iran.<br/> Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kamladi has condoled the death of Chandgi Ram. Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda also expressed deep sorrow and grief over Ram's demise.<br/>

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