Radhey Shyam
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Radhey Shyam Vijayrania (1 May 1953 – 19 August 2006) was an Indian basketball player who represented India at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi. He was the second best scorer from the Indian team averaging 14 points after the leading scorer Ajmer Singh Chopra at the 1980 Olympics.[1][2] He was a recipient of the Arjuna Award for his achievements. He died in 2006 at the age of 53 at his native village Sri Madhopur in Rajasthan.
References[edit]
- ^ Matange, Yash (23 July 2021). "Basketball at 1980 Olympics: India's road to qualification, roster, results, top performers and more". NBA.
- ^ Peter, Naveen (23 September 2021). "Indian basketball team: A topsy-turvy trail". Olympics.
External links[edit]
- Radhey Shyam at FIBA
- Radhey Shyam at Basketball-Reference.com
- Radhey Shyam at Olympedia
- Arjuna awardees
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- Basketball players at the 1982 Asian Games
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- People from Sikar district
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