Om Prakash Karhana
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Om Prakash Karhana |
| Full name | Om Prakash Singh Karhana |
| Nickname | OP |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | January 11, 1987 Lakhuwas (near Gurgaon, Haryana) |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 138 kg (304 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Shot put |
| Event | Track and field |
Om Prakash Karhana (born January 11, 1987) is an Indian shot putter. He is 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall and weighs 138 kilograms (304 lb). He trains at the Salwan Throws Academy and is supported by Olympic Gold Quest, a not-for-profit foundation to identify and support Indian athletes.[1][2][3][4] His best throw is 20.04 meters making him qualify for 2012 Olympics in London.
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References
- ^ Singh, Hijam Raju (23 February 2008). "100% sure I will win Gold in 2012 Olympics: Om Prakash". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ Dutt, Tushar (3 June 2010). "Olympic Gold Quest signs shot-putter Om Prakash Singh". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ "Promising shot putter Om Prakash aims Commonwealth Games gold". The Times of India. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ "Promising shot putter Om Prakash aims CWG gold". NDTV. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2010.