Manohar Aich
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Pocket Hercules[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Bengali Hindu |
| Born | 17 March 1912[2] Comilla, Bengal, British India[3] |
| Died | 5 June 2016 (aged 104) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Bodybuilder |
| Height | 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Jyuthika Aich (1924–2002) |
Manohar Aich (17 March 1912 – 5 June 2016)[2] was an Indian bodybuilder. He was the second Indian (after Monotosh Roy in 1951) to win any Mr. Universe title. He did so in the 1952 NABBA Universe Championships.
At 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 m) tall, he was given the name "Pocket Hercules".[4]
On 5 June 2016, Manohar Aich died in Kolkata, aged 104 years.[5][6]
References
- 1 2 Indian bodybuilding legend Manohar Aich passes away. SportsKeeda (5 June 2016)
- 1 2 Mr. Universe 1952 Turns 100, Credits Healthy Lifestyle, Happiness. Yahoo (19 March 2012)
- ↑ "Former Mr Universe celebrates his 100th birthday", Associated Press, via The Guardian (18 March 2012)
- ↑ Clarke, Suzan (19 March 2012). "Mr. Universe 1952 Turns 100, Credits Healthy Lifestyle, Happiness". ABC News Blogs. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- ↑ "Manohar Aich aka Pocket Hercules dies at 104: ‘Was inspiration for all’". Indian Express (6 June 2016).
- ↑ "Manohar Aich: Top Indian bodybuilder dies, aged 104". BBC (6 June 2016)
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