K. P. Thakkar
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dhyan Chand Award 2014 to Khatau P. Thakkar for Swimming, in a glittering ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2014 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | खटाऊ ठक्कर |
| Birth name | Khatau Thakkar |
| National team | India |
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | October 12, 2016 (aged 83–84) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Diving |
Medal record | |
Khatau Thakkar (c. 1932 – 12 October 2016), popularly known as K. P. Thakkar and KP, was an Indian diver, who won gold medals in men's 3m springboard and men's 10m platform at the 1951 Asian Games, and a bronze medal in men's 10m platform at the 1954 Asian Games. He was a National Diving Champion for several years. He was awarded the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2014 by the Government of India.
He died on 12 October 2016 at the age of 84.