Bhogeswar Baruah is an Indian former-athlete and coach. He was one of the first Assamese to win gold at an international event, winning a He gold medal in an 800-metre running event of at the 1966 Asian Games. He also won a silver medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay in the 1970 Asian games.
Assam is celebrating Abhiruchi Sports Day on September 3 every year for the last 38 years – saluting the Arjuna awardee sprinter Bhogeswar Baruah.
About Bhogeswar Baruah
Born: 3 September 1940 (age 83 years), Sivasagar, Assam
Sport: Athlete
Event(s): Asian Games
Highest world ranking: 1966 Arjuna Award winner
Olympic finals: Chef-de-mission of the Assam Olympic Association
Parents: Bhodraswar Baruah (father); Aikon Baruah (mother)