Jaspreet Singh of Rupnagar Secures 3rd Position in Asian Kayaking Championship
Bahadurjeet Singh/royalpatiala.in News/ Rupnagar, June 13,2025
Jaspreet Singh from Rupnagar district secured third place in the K-4 1000 meter race of the Asian Kayaking Championship being held in Thailand .
Rupnagar MLA. Advocate Dinesh Kumar Chadha, and Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia congratulated Jaspreet Singh and his parents, extending best wishes for his continued success in the future.
Coach and District Sports Officer, Jagjeevan Singh, informed that Jaspreet Singh hails from Haveli Khurd village in Rupnagar district. His father, Manjinder Singh, is also a former hockey player and is currently serving as a physical education teacher.
He further mentioned that Jaspreet started pursuing this sport in 2018, and through consistent hard work and determination, he has now achieved an international medal.
Jagjeevan Singh shared that Jaspreet initially played hockey and displayed exceptional talent. Recognizing this, he encouraged Jaspreet to take up kayaking. The athlete previously won a medal at the National Championship, securing his place in the National Games, where he finished fourth.
He also mentioned that Jaspreet Singh was selected by the Sports Authority of India and is currently undergoing intensive training in Bhopal.
