Bajrang Lal Takhar

Born on 5th January 1981, in Rajasthan, Bajrang Lal Takhar is an Indian rower who earned India's first gold medal in rowing at the Asian Games. He serves the Indian Army as the Naib Subedar in the Rajputana rifles regiment.

His Achievements:-

• Won a silver medal at the Asian Games of 2006, held in Doha.
• Also won two gold medals at the 2006 South Asian Games, held in Sri Lanka.
• Bagged a gold medal at the 2007 Asian Championships, held in Korea.
• Awarded the Arjuna Award by the Government of India, in 2008.
• Added another feather in his cap by winning a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games, held in Guangzhou.
• Bestowed with the "Padma Shri" Award in the year 2013.
• Earned a bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games, held in Incheon