Deena Ram (born 1964 in

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state) is a former

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athlete who specialised in the 3000 meters steeplechase. He won the gold medal at the 1989 Asian Athletics Championships and the silver medal at Asian Games. He was awarded Arjuna Award in 1990. He also participated in the steeplechase at the 1991 World Championships. He was coached by Illyas Babar.

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* 1964 births Living people Athletes from Rajasthan Indian male middle-distance runners Indian male steeplechase runners Asian Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 1990 Asian Games Recipients of the Arjuna Award Asian Games silver medalists for India Medalists at the 1990 Asian Games {{India-athletics-bio-stub