Para-athlete Chandeep Singh felicitated for his achievement

Anil Datt

Ludhiana, December 20

Chandeep Singh, a para-athlete, was felicitated here today for bringing fame to the country.

He became the first ever medallist from the country at the 9th World Para Tae Kwon Do Championship held at Istanbul, last week. Chandeep created history of sorts when he won a silver medal in the championship.

Other feats

Chandeep Singh, a para-athlete, took to sports when he was 17. He emerged as the winner in the National Para Swimming Championship held at Bengaluru in March this year. Earlier, he bagged a silver medal in the World Para Skating Championship.

Chandeep (22), a native of Jammu, lost both his arms in 2011 when he came into contact with high voltage electricity wires, following which his arms had to be amputated.

He took to sports when he was 17. He emerged as the winner in the National Para Swimming Championship held at Bengaluru in March this year. Earlier, he bagged a silver medal in the World Para Skating Championship.

His recent achievement was acknowledged by city-based bakers Harjinder Singh Kukreja and Satinder Singh Kukreja by presenting him a cake.

“It is a proud moment because our Punjabi brother Chandeep created history in a martial arts competition at an international-level tournament. We have prepared a massive cake with tae kwon do theme to felicitate the gusty athlete,” said Harjinder.

The three-tier cake was crafted with logos of World Para Tae kwon Do Championship and images and a large fondant figurine of Chandeep in his Tae kwon do uniform with a silver medal.

“Cakes are what we excel in and this is the best tribute we could have given to Chandeep who has made us proud at the international level,” said Satinder.

Chandeep was accompanied by his parents and the elder sister and the latter cut the cake to celebrate his stupendous achievement.

An elated Chandeep said he was overwhelmed by the love and respect expressed by the hosts for him and his family members. “I wish to participate and bring medals for the country in the Paralympics in 2022 and am rigorously preparing for the same. I appeal to Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi to support my preparations by financially sponsoring my training and preparations,” he added.