Pardeep Singh

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 IST

Commonwealth 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 IST

Indian 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 IST

Indian 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