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Baboo Nimal

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Baboo Nimal
Personal information
Born (1908-03-15)15 March 1908
Khadki, British India
Died 21 February 1998(1998-02-21) (aged 89)
Playing position Fullback
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
India
Medal record
Men’s Field Hockey
Representing  India
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1936 Berlin Team competition
Baboo Nimal with the Indian team at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Baburao Narasappa "Baboo" Nimal (15 March 1908 – 21 February 1998) was an Indian field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was a member of the Indian team which won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games. He played three (including the final) matches as a fullback.

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