{"id":5648,"date":"2019-02-03T11:37:58","date_gmt":"2019-02-03T06:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5648"},"modified":"2025-01-20T11:50:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T06:20:56","slug":"chandeep-singh-a-para-athlete-who-redefined-courage-with-gold-medals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/chandeep-singh-a-para-athlete-who-redefined-courage-with-gold-medals\/","title":{"rendered":"Chandeep Singh &#8211; A Para-Athlete Who Redefined Courage with Gold Medals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/chandeep-singh-a-para-athlete-who-redefined-courage-with-gold-medals\/#Overcoming_Adversity_with_Courage\" >Overcoming Adversity with Courage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/chandeep-singh-a-para-athlete-who-redefined-courage-with-gold-medals\/#Winning_Gold_for_India\" >Winning Gold for India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/chandeep-singh-a-para-athlete-who-redefined-courage-with-gold-medals\/#A_Mothers_Pride\" >A Mother\u2019s Pride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/chandeep-singh-a-para-athlete-who-redefined-courage-with-gold-medals\/#Achievements_Before_and_After_the_Accident\" >Achievements Before and After the Accident<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/chandeep-singh-a-para-athlete-who-redefined-courage-with-gold-medals\/#Guidance_from_a_Legend\" >Guidance from a Legend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/chandeep-singh-a-para-athlete-who-redefined-courage-with-gold-medals\/#Inspiring_the_Nation\" >Inspiring the Nation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overcoming_Adversity_with_Courage\"><\/span>Overcoming Adversity with Courage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chandeep Singh, a 19-year-old para-athlete from Jammu and Kashmir, has shown that true strength lies in the spirit. After losing both arms in an electric shock accident in 2011, Chandeep turned his life around. Despite his challenges, he uses his laptop, mobile phone, and does everything with his feet\u2014proving that courage knows no bounds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winning_Gold_for_India\"><\/span>Winning Gold for India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chandeep\u2019s determination led him to win two gold medals for India in the Kimunyong Cup Taekwondo Championship held in South Korea. This remarkable achievement was a result of his unwavering dedication and resilience. Speaking about his victory, Chandeep said, \u201cGod is guiding me to move on in life. My next goal is the World Championships. I want to be a world champion.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Mothers_Pride\"><\/span>A Mother\u2019s Pride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jagpreet Kaur, Chandeep\u2019s mother, reflects on his journey with pride. \u201cHis courage acted like a balm on our wounds. I feel proud as a mother,\u201d she shared. Even after losing his arms, Chandeep returned to the sports arena with a new determination, excelling in Taekwondo and skating.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievements_Before_and_After_the_Accident\"><\/span>Achievements Before and After the Accident<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before his accident, Chandeep excelled in football, athletics, and skating at school, zonal, and national levels. Post-accident, he continued to achieve great milestones, including gold medals at the Asian Taekwondo Championship in Vietnam and the International Taekwondo Championship in Nepal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidance_from_a_Legend\"><\/span>Guidance from a Legend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sports legend Milkha Singh played a pivotal role in mentoring Chandeep. \u201cWhen Chandeep visited me, I was moved to see him working his laptop and mobile with his feet. He doesn\u2019t have hands, yet he is making the country proud,\u201d said Milkha Singh.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiring_the_Nation\"><\/span>Inspiring the Nation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chandeep Singh\u2019s story is a testament to the saying, \u201cWhere there is a will, there is a way.\u201d His determination and resilience continue to inspire others to overcome their challenges and achieve greatness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overcoming Adversity with Courage Chandeep Singh, a 19-year-old para-athlete from Jammu and Kashmir, has shown that true strength lies in the spirit. After losing both arms in an electric shock accident in 2011, Chandeep turned his life around. 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