Former Asian Games gold medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti passed away in February 2022. He became India’s first hammer throw silver medallist in the Commonwealth Games in which year?

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Answered Sep 04, 2022

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Option 2 : 1966

The correct answer is 1966.

Former Asian Games gold medallist Praveen Kumar Sobti passed away in February 2022.
He was a former BSF soldier and also won four medals, including two gold, in the Asian Games for India in 1966 and 1970.
He became India’s first hammer throw silver medallist in the Commonwealth Games in 1966.
He also worked as an actor and became popular after playing 'Bheem' in the TV series ''Mahabharat''.

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