Gupta Bahadur Gurung (born 7 September 1976) is an Indian skier.[1][2] He qualified for 2006 Winter Olympics, where he represented India. He participated in Men's sprint event of Cross-country skiing. He finished 78 in his event.[3][4]
He was third in the International Cross-country skiing race at Gulmarg in January 2005. He also participated and did well in Cross-country races held in Bolu Gerede and Uludag Balkan.
He joined the Indian Army in 1999, and subsequently started training for up 15 km cross-country skiing. He won National Championships and was named the best athlete at the National Winter Games in Auli, 2002.[5]
See also
- Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's sprint
- Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics
- 2006 Winter Olympics
References
- ↑ GURUNG Gupta Bahadur. FIS.
- ↑ Bahardur Gurung Gupta. Sports Reference.
- ↑ Four Indians to participate in Winter Olympics. DNA(January 31, 2006).
- ↑ Keshavan tipped to win hearts at Turin. The Hindu(Feb 8, 2006).
- ↑ Racing up the slope. Indian Express(May 19, 2005).