Arpinder Singh is a rising star in Indian athletics. He was a professional triple jumper in track and field, winning many medals and honors for himself and his country. He loves being in the spotlight and is a famous Instagrammer with thousands of followers. Let’s dive into more details about his life.
Biography/Wiki
Arpinder Singh or Bobby was born on 30 December 1992 in Harsha Chhina in Amritsar, Punjab, India. He left his mark not only on athletics across the country but around the world. Through sheer hard work and dedication, he climbed the ladder and bagged many trophies to boast about. Initially a 100m runner, Arpinder switched to the triple jump on the recommendation of his school coach. Subsequently, he represented India at many prestigious world stages such as the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Arpinder Singh
He presented a beautiful gift to the people of India on the eve of India’s National Sports Day (August 29, 2018): a gold medal in the triple jump. It was India’s first goal in the tournament in nearly 48 years.
body statistics
He has beautiful genes and is willing to spend hours sweating it out in the gym. His physique and fitness not only reflect his profession but also enhance his overall personality.
He is 6 feet 1 inches (185 centimeters) tall and weighs 75 kilograms (165 pounds). Plenty of muscle and a broken body make him one of the fittest athletes in the sport. His chest is approximately 38 inches, waist is 32 inches, and biceps are approximately 15 inches. He has black hair and black eyes.
family
Little is known about his family. He revealed in an interview that his parents were very supportive of him both emotionally and financially. His father was in the military and always wanted him to play sports. He has been very supportive of him and his choices. He himself was an athlete in the military. He always pushed Arpinder to work hard and achieve laurels in sports.
Education and Sports
He was weak in studies but very active in nature. His father noticed this and wanted his son to play sports. As a young man, he was a 100-meter runner and it was his coach who asked him to try the triple jump. In 2006, he made a trial jump at Jalandhar Sports School and successfully jumped over 11m. He wasn’t drafted, but he refused to give up. He studied hard, returned the next year with a score of 11.85m, and was admitted to the school. In the U-17 school sports meeting, he jumped 13.86m and won a silver medal for himself. He then tried out for the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Ludhiana, and was selected, but only as a day scholar. He failed to get any scholarships and all the financial expenses fell on him.
Arpinder Singh with his coach SS Pannu in 2010
Although in interviews he said everything was fine. In 2009, he won the Youth Games championship, which was very helpful in improving his financial situation. In 2010, he won the school sports championship and started his upward career path. He always attributes his wins to his mentors and coaches. Sukhdev Singh Pannu and J Jayakumar were staunch supporters of his success.
Awards, Honors and Achievements
- In 2014, he broke the national record with a high jump of 17.17 meters. In the process, he qualified for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal for his country.
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- On the eve of India’s National Sports Day on August 29, 2018, he won the triple jump gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games. He became the first Indian to win a gold medal in this event in 48 years.
Arpinder Singh raises Indian flag after Asian Games victory
- In 2021, he was awarded the Arjuna Award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
fact
- He was driving a white Hyundai Verna.
- He loves sweating it out in the gym and toning up his muscles.
- He has a tattoo on his right arm.
Arpinder singh tattoo
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education