13 Facts About Premchand Degra

Premchand Degra was awarded the "Achievement Medal" by the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness in 2003 for winning its World Middleweight Champion title in 1988.

Premchand Degra was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990 and the Arjuna Award in 1988 by the Government of India.

Premchand Degra began his sports career as a wrestler after completing his matriculation from Government High School of the neighboring Tibber village in 1973.

Premchand Degra is the recipient of the Punjab Government's Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award, Tata best Sportsman Award Charminar Challenge Trophy.

Premchand Degra followed it up by winning three Gold Medals next year that made him Mr Punjab, Junior Mr India, and Senior Mr India 1981.

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Premchand Degra retained the title of Mr India in the middleweight category 1984.

Premchand Degra began his international career by securing the title of Mr Asia in Middle-weight Class at Karachi in 1983, a feat he was to repeat at Seoul in 1984.

Premchand Degra stuck to Middle-weight Class in all the five appearances he made at the World Championships.

Premchand Degra first competed for the world title in 1984 at Las Vegas, where he finished 14th.

Premchand Degra moved up to 4th position in 1985 in Sweden and was named the Most Improved Bodybuilder of the year.

Premchand Degra won silver medal in Tokyo in 1986 and was again placed at 4th place in Madrid in 1987.

Prem Premchand Degra turned professional in 1989 and the same year participated in the Mr Olympia contest.

Premchand Degra then went on to win the 1st Pro-Am Classic of Mr Asia in 1990 and the 2nd Pro-Am Classic of Mr Asia in 1991.