Thursday, February 26, 2026

Is there any vegetarian Olympian?

Yogeshwar Dutt : This well known Indian wrestler and a bronze medal winner at London Olympics is a strict vegetarian.

KD Jadhav : This first Indian wrestler to win bronze medal at Helsinki Olympics was a vegetarian by choice.

Karnam Malleswari : This first Indian woman weight lifter to win bronze medal winner at Sydney Olympics is a vegetarian by birth.

Harmanpreet Singh : This well known hockey player and part of medal winning Indian team at Tokyo and Parish Olympics is a vegetarian since childhood.

Facts : Vegetarianism is treated as a healthy option by many sportspersons.

Food is a matter of personal choice.

It is a myth that vegetarians are physically weak and lethargic.

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