Gurnam Singh (athlete)
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Gurnam Singh was the former Indonesian runner who gained three gold medals to the branch ran to Asian Games
the four in Jakarta
during 1962, respectively in the number ran the marathon
, 5000 and 10000 meters. His success made him be given the gift took the form of 20 cattle, two cars, as well as a house in the Sawo Alley, Medan
. After that his life began to be uncertain; his wife brought went his six children during 1969. Afterward during 1972, his house was dragged by the regional government because of not having permission to erect the building (IMB). Since that time he kept moving his home, from one relative to other relatives. Finally, during 2003, he lived in the special school the Indian descendants in Medan.
, 18 August 2003 "Gurnam Singh Tak Punya Uang untuk Kembali ke Medan", Sinar Harapan, 5 July 2003
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
the four in Jakarta
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
during 1962, respectively in the number ran the marathon
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
, 5000 and 10000 meters. His success made him be given the gift took the form of 20 cattle, two cars, as well as a house in the Sawo Alley, Medan
Medan
- Demography :The city is Indonesia's fourth most populous after Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung, and Indonesia's largest city outside of Java island. Much of the population lies outside its city limits, especially in Deli Serdang....
. After that his life began to be uncertain; his wife brought went his six children during 1969. Afterward during 1972, his house was dragged by the regional government because of not having permission to erect the building (IMB). Since that time he kept moving his home, from one relative to other relatives. Finally, during 2003, he lived in the special school the Indian descendants in Medan.
Sources
"Mantan Manusia Tercepat Asia yang Terlunta-lunta", Liputan 6Liputan 6
Liputan 6 is a television news program that broadcasts on the Indonesian TV station SCTV. Its slogan is "Aktual, Tajam, Terpercaya" . It was first broadcast in May 1996.-Programs:...
, 18 August 2003 "Gurnam Singh Tak Punya Uang untuk Kembali ke Medan", Sinar Harapan, 5 July 2003