Labhanshu Sharma
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Kuku |
| Born | Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) (2017) |
| Weight | 120 kg (260 lb) (2017) |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
Labhanshu Sharma is an Indian wrestler and winner of two gold medals in Asian International Games[1] and Indo Nepal International Wrestling Tournament[2] under category 120 kg held in Sri Lanka and Nepal.[3] He is also the National Bravery Award winner in 2015 after saving two individuals from drowning in river Ganga in Rishikesh.[4]
Early Life & Career
Labhanshu was born and raised in Rishikesh, Uttrakhand to a traditional Brahmin family. He is the youngest child of Suresh Chand, a former wrestler of the Indian army.
Labhanshu started his wrestling career at the age of 14 in Nau Sherva Dangal, a 150-year-old wrestling tradition that is organized every year in Delhi. In 2012 Labhanshu won the state level wrestling championship in Uttarakhand. He won his first gold medal after competing in the National School Games of India.[5] He also won 7 gold medals at national level fight. In 2016-17 he fought in the Asian International Games[6] and Indo Nepal International Wrestling Tournament[7], where he won two gold medals under the category of 120kg.[8]
For its 12th season, Indian television reality show "Big Boss" invited Labhanshu Sharma.[9]
World Record
Labhanshu made it in the Unique World Records after pulling a "20 ton heavy truck" in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi[10][11] Honorable vice president of India shri Venkaiah Naidu congratulated Labhanshu for this achievement.[12]
Anti Drug Campaign
Sharma is also running an anti-drug campaign for saving youth. In 2016, he was invited to participate in the world youth conference in Kuala Lumpur; his speech motivated many students to go against drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.[13]
OROP protest
Labhanshu sharma played a major role in implementing of One Rank, One Pension scheme for veteran Indian army soldiers. He returned his bravery award and medal to government in agitation to support ex army personnels. He did 3 days fast strike at Jantar Mantar Delhi.[14]
Awards and recognition
- National Bravery Award by prime minister Narendra Modi in 2015[15]
- Uttarakhand ratan award.[16]
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award by former president of India Pranab Mukherjee[17]
- Young Achiever Award 2015
- National Youth Icon Award 2016
- Rashtriya Nirman Award 2016
- Maa Bharti Award[18]
References
- ^ "पाकिस्तानी पहलवान को हरकार लाभांशु ने जीता स्वर्ण पदक". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "ऋषिकेश के पहलवान लाभांशु ने भारत को दिलाया स्वर्ण पदक". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "नेशनल यूथ गेम्स में लाभांशु ने जीता स्वर्ण". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "17-year-old bravery award winner awaits recognition from state government - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "ऋषिकेश के लाभांशु ने जीता गोल्ड मेडल". Time Witness. 7 January 2017.
- ^ "पाकिस्तानी पहलवान को हरकार लाभांशु ने जीता स्वर्ण पदक". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "ऋषिकेश के पहलवान लाभांशु ने भारत को दिलाया स्वर्ण पदक". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "पहलवान लाभांशु का नाम यूनिक वर्ल्ड रिकार्ड में दर्ज- Amarujala". Amar Ujala.
- ^ "'बिगबॉस सीजन 12' ने चर्चित पहलवान लाभांशु को बुलाया– News18 हिंदी". News18 India.
- ^ "यूनिक वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड में दर्ज हुआ पहलवान लाभांशु का नाम". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "कमर में रस्सी बांध कर खींचा 20 टन वजनी ट्रक– News18 Hindi". News18 India.
- ^ "ऋषिकेश के युवा पहलवान लाभांसु उपराष्ट्रपति से मिले". hindusthansamachar.in. 30 April 2018.
- ^ "देखिए कैसे, देश को नशा मुक्त बनाने में लगा है ये 'सुल्तान'- Amarujala". Amar Ujala.
- ^ Talwar, Gaurav (28 Aug 2015). "U'khand sportsman offers to return bravery medal for OROP - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "PM presents the National Awards for Bravery 2014". Narendramodi.in.
- ^ "ऋषिकेश के लाभांशु को मिला उत्तराखंड रत्न". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "बहादुर लाभांशु को मिला डॉ. कलाम अवार्ड". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
- ^ "बहादुर लाभांशु को मिलेगा डॉ. कलाम अवार्ड". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).