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2023, Vol. 10, Issue 2, Part F

Professional achievements of Arjuna awardee Shri Jaipal Singh: A case study


Author(s): Jagdeep Singh and Dr. Pravin Kumar

Abstract:
Boxing is an ancient sport. The game originated in Europe. The game originated in India during British period. During boxing competitions, the contestants bravely display their defensive and attacking skills very effectively. India has produced great boxers from time to time, one this shining star is Shri Jaipal Singh. Arjuna Awardee Jaipal Singh was born on 15 Jan 1958 at the home of late Shrimati Malkiat Kaur father late Shri Karnail Singh grandfather late shri puran Singh Nambardar at (Badda Galughara) Vpo, Rohira Tehsil, Malerkotla Dist, Sangrur. Jaipal singh received his education up to fifth standard from the village school. Shri Jaipal Singh completed his matriculation from Govt High School Akberpurchanna and prep from Sant Baba Attar Singh Khalsa College Sandaur. Shri Jaipal singh completed his graduation from Govt College Malerkotla. Shri Jaipal Singh while perusing his BA degree in Govt College Malerkotla Jaipal Singh won three time consecutive gold medal in Punjabi university intercollegiate boxing competition. Shri Jaipal Singh has won gold medal in three time consecutive intervarsity competition. Shri Jaipal Singh was selected for national camp boxing during Lailpur khalsa college Amritsar intervarsity competition. Shri Jaipal Singh became the national champion in 1984.Shri Jaipal Singh won gold medal in king cup boxing in 1985 and 1986 consecutively. Shri jaipal singh won a silver medal at the tenth Asian games held on 5th Oct 1986 (Seoul) South Korea. Shri Jaipal Singh served in various capacities during his tenure in the Punjab police and finally retired from the post of superintendent of police. During his tenure, he trained Punjab police boxers for national and international matches. As a Sports administrator, Shri Jaipal Singh was the General Secretary of Punjab boxing Association from 2004 to 2018, and vice President of Indian boxing federation. He has been a member of the Indian boxing selection committee since 1997.


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How to cite this article:
Jagdeep Singh, Dr. Pravin Kumar. Professional achievements of Arjuna awardee Shri Jaipal Singh: A case study. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2023;10(2):355-357.

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