Makhan Singh (other)
Makhan Singh may refer to: *Makhan Singh (Kenyan trade unionist) (1913–1973), Punjab-born labor union leader; credited with establishing foundations of Kenya's trade unionism *Makhan Singh (sprinter) (1937–2002), Indian track and field athlete * Makhan Singh (discus thrower), Indian track and field athlete and winner at the 1951 Asian Games *Makhan Singh, one of ring names used by American wrestler Mike Shaw Michael Paul Shaw (May 9, 1957 – September 11, 2010) was an American professional wrestler who was best known for his stint in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as Norman the Lunatic, and as Bastion Booger in the World Wrestling Federation ...

Makhan Singh (Kenyan Trade Unionist)
Makhan Singh Jabbal (27 December 1913 18 May 1973) was a Kenyan labour union leader who is credited with establishing the foundations of trade unionism in Kenya. He is credited to have played a vital role in the Kenyan Freedom Struggle. He was detained by the British colonialists for 11 years from 1950 to 1961 - the longest ever political detention in Kenya's history. Early life Makhan Singh was born in Gharjakh, a village in Gujranwala District, Punjab to a Sikh family. In 1927, at the age of 13, he moved with his family to Nairobi, a municipality which, since 1905, had functioned as the administrative capital of the British East African protectorate. Indian Freedom Movement From the end of the Second World War he participated in the Indian Freedom Movement from Kenya where he as jailed in Gujarat Jail, he was freed after multiple fasts unto death. The Indian Trade Union was formed in 1934 and Makhan Singh elected its secretary not long after, in March 1935. Soon, Makhan ...
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Makhan Singh (sprinter)
Makhan Singh (1 July 1937 – 21 January 2002) was an Indian track and field athlete during the 1960s. He was born in Bathulla village in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. His primary claim to fame came was his victory over Milkha Singh in the 1964 National Games of India in Calcutta. He won a number of gold medals in National Games, and represented India in the 1962 Asian Games and the 1964 Summer Olympics. Career His first taste of success was a bronze in the National Games held in Cuttack in 1959. He then hit the high spots with the National Games in Delhi the following year when he won a gold in the short sprint and a silver in the 300 metres. He was to continue with this success in subsequent National Games, winning a gold and a silver at Madras in 1960, four golds at Jabalpur in 1962 and two golds and one silver at Trivandrurn in 1963. His greatest triumph was the 1964 National Games in Calcutta where he beat Milkha Singh by 47.5 seconds to 47.9 seconds in the 400 met ...
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Makhan Singh (discus Thrower)
Makhan Singh is an Indian athlete An athlete is most commonly a person who competes in one or more sports involving physical strength, speed, power, or endurance. Sometimes, the word "athlete" is used to refer specifically to sport of athletics competitors, i.e. including track .... He won a gold medal in Discus throw in the 1951 New Delhi Asian games. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Singh, Makhan Indian male discus throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 1951 Asian Games Living people Asian Games gold medalists for India Medalists at the 1951 Asian Games Year of birth missing (living people) Asian Games gold medalists in athletics (track and field) ...
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