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Medals &
Achievements

A collection of medals, badges and honours earned by Olympian Laxmikant Pandey throughout his illustrious career in wrestling — from the Olympic Games to national championships.

Olympian Laxmikant Pandey

Medals & Achievements

Each medal tells a story of dedication, perseverance and a stronger India.

VI British Empire & Commonwealth Games — Silver Medal

VI British Empire & Commonwealth Games — Silver Medal

1958
Cardiff, Wales
Silver medal awarded in the Wrestling (Free Style) Welter Weight category at the VI British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. Front side features the royal crown and Celtic chain design.
XVI Olympic Games — Representation Medal

XVI Olympic Games — Representation Medal

1956
Melbourne, Australia
Official participant and representation bronze medal of the XVI Olympic Games Melbourne 1956. Front side features the Melbourne coat of arms, Olympic rings, and "Olympic Games Melbourne 1956" inscription.
XVI Olympic Games — Official Participant Badge

XVI Olympic Games — Official Participant Badge

1956
Melbourne, Australia
Official participant enamel pin badge issued to athletes at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Features the Olympic rings, torch and "Melbourne 1956" inscription.
Wrestling Federation of India — Olympic Trial Medal

Wrestling Federation of India — Olympic Trial Medal

1956
India
Official medal from the Wrestling Federation of India for the XVI Olympiad Melbourne selection trials (1956). This certified his qualification to represent India at the Olympic Games.
All India Police Games — First Prize

All India Police Games — First Prize

1961
India
First Prize medal in Wrestling (Welter Weight) at the All India Police Games 1961. Front side features a prominent star emblem with chain-link border.
XII National Games of India — Gold Medal

XII National Games of India — Gold Medal

1956
Patiala, India
Gold medal (1st position) in Welter Weight wrestling at the XII National Games of India held in Patiala. Front side features the royal Patiala state sun emblem.
IV Asian Games — Representative Medal

IV Asian Games — Representative Medal

1962
Jakarta, Indonesia
Official participant and representative medal from the IV Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Features traditional Indonesian warrior reliefs with a distinctive winged crest attachment.
IV Asian Games — Bronze Medal

IV Asian Games — Bronze Medal

1962
Jakarta, Indonesia
Historic Bronze Medal won in the 78 kg freestyle wrestling event at the IV Asian Games (Jakarta, Indonesia). Front side featuring detailed relief of Asian Games athletes and traditional motif.
25th Independence Anniversary Medal

25th Independence Anniversary Medal

1972
India
Commemorative medal awarded on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Indian Independence (1947–1972). Front side features the Ashoka Pillar Lions Capital with Hindi national inscription.

"Every medal tells a story of
sacrifice, discipline and the
relentless pursuit of excellence."

— In honour of Olympian Laxmikant Pandey

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