Born on 19th
October, 1932 in Behran (Jhandutta), Mr. Anant Ram has not only
brought forward Bilaspur on that horizon, which requires great effort and hard work to
achieve this place of honor. Familiarly known as Captain, Mr Anant Ram has represented
India in Gymnastics in Olympics Games, held in Tokyo in 1964. He has won 30 gold medals,
ten silver medals and ten bronze medals in different National and International
competitions of gymnastics. In 1947 he joined Punjab Regiment of Indian Army and got
training in gymnastics in Pune. He obtained permission of his commanding officer to start
gymnastics in army.
Took to Gymnastics in 1954 and represented
Services the same year in the National Gymnastic Championship. Was selected to represent
India in the World Olympics at MELBOURNE in 1956.
In the National Championship in 1958 Anant
Ram stood first in floor exercise and
Parallel Bars and second in Horizontal Bars and third in Roman Rings. On his all around
performance he was the second best Gymnast in India in 1958. In 1959 he stood first in
India by winning first place in Horizontal Bars, Parallel Bars, Roman Rings and Floor
Exercises and second in Pummeled Horse and Vaulting Horse. In 1960 he attended a Gymnastic
Course at Patiala under a Russian Coach. In 1961 he represented India in Gymnastic Tests
against a Russian Team. Toured U.S.S.R. in 1962 with an Indian Team. Owing to the
emergency could not take part in the Nationals in 1962. In 1963 & 1964 was declared
Champion Gymnast in India . Represented INDIA in the World Olympics at Tokyo in 1964. It
can rightly be said that Anant Ram has been responsible for the high standard of
Gymnastics in the Army due to his experience and training which he has imparted to all
army gymnast.
Bhim Anant Ram has given up taking part in
competitions after his return from TOKYO Olympics, but will continue to train gymnasts in
the Services.
Captain Anant Ram had retired from Army School
of Physical Training, Pune in 1980. Mr. Anant Ram is 70 Years old now but still he is very
energetic and smart. He has started to train the students of Senior Secondary School
Jhandutta, free of any fee. The students are performing best in his guidance.
brought forward Bilaspur on that horizon, which requires great effort and hard work to
achieve this place of honor. Familiarly known as Captain, Mr Anant Ram has represented
India in Gymnastics in Olympics Games, held in Tokyo in 1964. He has won 30 gold medals,
ten silver medals and ten bronze medals in different National and International
competitions of gymnastics. In 1947 he joined Punjab Regiment of Indian Army and got
training in gymnastics in Pune. He obtained permission of his commanding officer to start
gymnastics in army. 
Parallel Bars and second in Horizontal Bars and third in Roman Rings. On his all around
performance he was the second best Gymnast in India in 1958. In 1959 he stood first in
India by winning first place in Horizontal Bars, Parallel Bars, Roman Rings and Floor
Exercises and second in Pummeled Horse and Vaulting Horse. In 1960 he attended a Gymnastic
Course at Patiala under a Russian Coach. In 1961 he represented India in Gymnastic Tests
against a Russian Team. Toured U.S.S.R. in 1962 with an Indian Team. Owing to the
emergency could not take part in the Nationals in 1962. In 1963 & 1964 was declared
Champion Gymnast in India . Represented INDIA in the World Olympics at Tokyo in 1964. It
can rightly be said that Anant Ram has been responsible for the high standard of
Gymnastics in the Army due to his experience and training which he has imparted to all
army gymnast.
