Constable Manish Rawat is going to participate in 20 kilometre walk race in Rio 2016 Olympic, scheduled to be held in Brazil between August 5 and August 21. State Police Sports Control Board secretary additional Director General of Police (ADGP) said that Gopeshwar (Chamoli) resident Rawat was selected in police department through sports quota in 2011.
Rawat secured several medals at national and international level completions and made the State and country proud. Rawat secured third position in 20 km walk race in All India Police Championship held in 2012.
He secured gold medal in open athletics championship. He qualified for Rip 2016 Olympic in April 2016. In london Olympic 2012, Rawat secured bronze medal in 20 km walk race.