Anand Shetty (c. 1961 – 21 May 2013) was an Indian athlete who specialized in sprints. He was a nine-time national champion in the 100 metres and 200 metres events between 1982 and 1989.[1][2]
Career
Anand Shetty started his career in sports initially as a Kabaddi player and eventually turned into sprints.[3] He made his first senior appearance at the international level in the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi.[4] In the South Asian Games, he won gold medals in the 200 metres event in Kathmandu in 1984 and in the 100 metres event in Calcutta in 1987.[5] He won gold medals in the 100 metres and 200 metres seniors' national events in 1982 in Delhi and went on to retain the titles in Jamshedpur in 1983.[4] In total, he held the records nine times till 1989. He was given the Rajyotsava award in 1991 for his contribution to sports.[6]
Death
Anand Shetty was seriously injured in a car accident on 18 May 2013 and succumbed to the injuries on 21 May at the KMC Hospital in Mangalore.[7]
References
- ↑ Former sprinter champion Anand Shetty passes away. The Times of India(21 May 2013).
- ↑ Former sprinter Anand Shetty dies in hospital after road mishap near Mangalore(21 May 2013).
- ↑ Mangalore: Former International Sprinter Anand Shetty Passes Away at Age 52(21 May 2013).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Former sprinter Anand Shetty passes away. Business Line(21 May 2013).
- ↑ International athlete Anand Shetty dies following accident(21 May 2013).
- ↑ 'Flying Bunt' Anand Shetty dies in crash. The Times of India(22 May 2013).
- ↑ Mangalore: Former sprint champion Anand Shetty dies in accident(21 May 2013).