First ‘Hind Kesari’ Wrestler Sripati Khanchanale passes away at 86
- Noted Indian wrestler Sripati Khanchanale, who won the prestigious ‘Hind Kesari’ title in 1959, has passed away.
- He was 86.
- Khanchanale won the ‘Hind Kesari’ title in 1959, which was the maiden edition of the award.
- The prestigious ‘Hind Kesari’ title is the highest honour given in the Indian wrestling world.
- He was also a recipient of the Shiv Chhatrapati award, presented by the Maharashtra government.