Limba Ram is an Indian archer who represented India in international competitions, including three Olympics.
11 Facts About Limba Ram
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Limba Ram equalled an archery world record in 1992 at the Asian Archery Championships in Beijing.
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Limba Ram was awarded the Padma Shri Award in 2012.
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Limba Ram was born in Saradeet Village on January 30,1972.
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Limba Ram's family belongs to the Ahari tribe and because of poverty, Limba Ram relied on hunting birds like sparrows, partridges as well as other animals in the jungle with his indigenous bamboo bow and reed arrows.
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Limba Ram was spotted and trained by the Sports Authority of India in 1987.
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Just one year later, in 1988, Limba Ram would be victorious at the National Senior Level Tournament, earning for himself not just the title of overall champion but the honour of representing his country at the Summer Olympics held that year in Seoul.
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In 1992 at the Barcelona Olympics, Ram missed the Bronze medal because score was tied and the opponent player has shot just 1 ten higher in the 70-meter segment and finished with 9th rank in qualifying round and finished 4th in elimination round and did not qualify for Bronze Medal match.
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Limba Ram was unable to shoot a bow and lost his focus and concentration.
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Limba Ram discontinued his job with TATA due to this problem.
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Limba Ram joined Punjab National Bank in 2001 as a cashier.