D. S. Yadav
| Dharmendra Singh Yadav | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Rated at | 112 lb (51 kg) |
| Height | 5'4" (162 cm) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | December 29, 1972 |
Dharmendra Singh Yadav (born December 29, 1972) is an Indian boxer. He received Arjuna Award for boxing in 1991.[1]
Yadav represented India 19 times in international events from 1989 to 1994. He won three silver and seven bronze medals. He won a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games (light flyweight division). He turned professional in 1995, the first Indian boxer to do so.[2]
Yadav competed in the flyweight division at the 1992 Summer Olympics. He was defeated in the first round by Hungary's István Kovács.[3] He finished in 17th place.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Asian Recorder (Recorder Press) 39 (1): 23053. 1993. ISSN 0004-4644. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "'The crowds really got behind us'". The Indian Express. 7 March 2010. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ↑ "Olympic Games Results" (fee required). The Hamilton Spectator. 28 July 1992. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ↑ Dharmendra Yadav Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com
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