Meet virender Singh, a pehelwan from the land of gods,
INDIA. He has won numerous dangals (wrestling fights) in and outside INDIA and
is claimed to be one of the best wrestlers of India and is a gold medalist in
wrestling at the 2005 Deaflympics(Olympics for the deaf) held at Melbourne.
Personal Information
Name : Shri VIRENDER
SINGH, also known as " GOONGA PEHELWAN "
Origin :
Born
and raised in Haryana, INDIA
Age
:
28 years
Profession : Works as a clerk at Haryana Power
Corporation
Sports
:
Wrestling, Kushti
Disabilities : Deaf, Mute
Achievements
:
- Won India's very first and only gold medal at the 2005 Deaflympics in Melbourne.
- Won a silver medal at the World Deaf Wrestling Championships in 2008 in Yerevan, Armenia.
- Achieved bronze at the 2012 World Deaf Wrestling in Sofia 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei, Taiwan.
- Have won numerous dangal's (Fights) in India.
As a Sportsperson
Admired by other sports persons :
"He is very good wrestler and is even better in the
traditional format Kushti" - Sushil Kumar
"The national coach rates him as one of India's best
wrestlers" – TOI
His Mission
: Wants to represent India in the
2016 Olympics.
What holds him back : The federation has never allowed him a chance to qualify
for the Olympics saying that he can't hear the referee's
whistle Whereas The International Olympic Committee has clearly said that
deaf wrestlers can compete and the officials should modify the tournament rules
so that the referee can communicate the decision to him,"
Author's Take
Now, the purpose of this post was very simple and kind. I
wanted you people to know about him since he has very much potential and has
made India proud several times and can possibly bring another gold to India in
another international event RIO OLYMPICS. So please support him so that the
federation can allow him a chance to show his talent and qualify for the
Olympics.
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