Jalandhar-based Pardeep Singh's weightlifting journey started in government school
Twenty-three-year-old Pardeep Singh's weightlifting career began in a government school in Jalandhar's Manki village. After being advised to train with a teacher, Singh slowly picked up the ropes of the sport.
Apr 09, 2018, 09:15 AM ISTCommonwealth Games 2018: Indian weightlifter Pardeep Singh wins silver after a close contest
On Day 5 of Commonwealth Games, Indian weightlifter Pardeep Singh won India's first medal – a silver in the men's 105 kg event. In a close contest with Samoa's Sanele Mao, Singh almost got the gold but settled for the silver.
Apr 09, 2018, 08:28 AM ISTIndian lifters on record breaking spree at Commonwealth event
On the final day of the competition yesterday, Pardeep Singh qualified for next year's Commonwealth Games with a gold medal.
Sep 10, 2017, 07:01 AM ISTIndian taxi driver assaulted, abused in Australia
A 25-year-old Indian taxi driver in Australia has been assaulted and knocked unconscious by two passengers, including a woman, who yelled racial slurs at him, a media report said on Monday.
May 22, 2017, 14:44 PM IST