Dinkarrao Shinde (also Dinkkarao, 2 June 1900 – 18 August 1962) was an Indian wrestler.[1] He competed in the freestyle featherweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics where he finished fourth.[2] He was the first Indian wrestler to win an Olympic bout.[3][4]
| Dinkarrao Shinde | |
|---|---|
 Dinkarrao Shinde (top row, far left), 1920 | |
| Born | 2 June 1900 Kolhapur, British India |
| Died | 18 August 1962 Kolhapur, India |
References
edit- ^ "Dinkkarao Shinde". Olympedia. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Dinkkarao Shinde Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
- ^ "From Deccan Gymkhana to Antwerp; how Indians made debut at Olympics". The Bridge. 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Merit in marathon, wrestling medal a close miss for India's first Olympic contingent in 1920". The Times of India. 4 August 2024.
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