Mosharraf Hossain (boxer)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Born | Rajshahi, East Pakistan |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Sport | Boxing |
| Event | Light heavyweight |
| Retired | 1990 |
Medal record | |
Mosharraf Hossain is a former Bangladeshi boxer who won the first ever medal for Bangladesh in 1986 Asian Games.[1] He won bronze medal in light heavyweight (81 kg) event. He also won a gold medal in the 1985 South Asian Games.[2] Hossain was awarded the 1999 National Sports Awards.[3]
Hossain was born in Rajshahi district. He was an athlete in his childhood. He liked running, high jump, long jump, shot put. He stood second in shot put in Bangladesh inter-school competition in 1975.[4]
