Dattu Bhokanal
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2018
As in August
August 17, 2018: The Times of India
The Army rower had to endure a tough phase since making his Olympic debut in Brazil in 2016. His mother’s death and the Army›s decision to stay out of national competitions due to a feud with the national federation, robbed him of crucial opportunities. The 27-year-old made his return at the national championships in Pune last year and beat Incheon Games bronze medallist Sawarn Singh twice win both in the 2,000m and the 500m events. Dattu’s timing has improved since then under foreign coach Nicolae Gioga.