Rajiv Tomar
Encyclopedia
Rajiv Tomar is an India
n wrestler. He represented India in the men's freestyle 120 kg category at the 2008 Summer Olympics
in Beijing
, but lost to Steve Mocco
of United States
in qualifications.
He is from Malakpur in Baraut
district in Uttar Pradesh
.
He is Arjun Award Winner 2010 (Wrestling).
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n wrestler. He represented India in the men's freestyle 120 kg category at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, but lost to Steve Mocco
Steve Mocco
Steve Mocco is an American amateur wrestler originally from North Bergen, New Jersey. Starting his collegiate wrestling career at the University of Iowa, Mocco was the 285-pound NCAA Division I runner-up in 2002 and champion in 2003. After taking an Olympic redshirt year, Mocco transferred to...
of United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in qualifications.
He is from Malakpur in Baraut
Baraut
Baraut is a city and a small municipal board in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Previously it was under Meerut district which was bifurcated into Meerut and Baghpat districts. At present it is a education hub for the villages around Baraut....
district in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
.
He is Arjun Award Winner 2010 (Wrestling).