{"id":6470,"date":"2015-03-16T16:30:46","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6470"},"modified":"2025-03-21T16:36:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:06:40","slug":"honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Sikh Soldiers &#8211; Volunteer to Run Brighton Marathon in Historic Regimental Uniform"},"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\/honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform\/#Running_for_a_Cause_%E2%80%93_A_Tribute_to_Sikh_Soldiers\" >Running for a Cause &#8211; A Tribute to Sikh Soldiers<\/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\/honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform\/#Inspired_by_the_Royal_Pavilions_History\" >Inspired by the Royal Pavilion\u2019s History<\/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\/honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform\/#The_Untold_Story_of_Sikh_Bravery_in_WWI\" >The Untold Story of Sikh Bravery in WWI<\/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\/honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform\/#A_Personal_Connection_to_History\" >A Personal Connection to History<\/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\/honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform\/#Marathon_Preparation_and_Challenges\" >Marathon Preparation and Challenges<\/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\/honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform\/#Fundraising_for_a_Noble_Cause\" >Fundraising for a Noble Cause<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/honoring-sikh-soldiers-volunteer-to-run-brighton-marathon-in-historic-regimental-uniform\/#Engaging_the_Public_%E2%80%93_A_Pre-Marathon_Event\" >Engaging the Public &#8211; A Pre-Marathon Event<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_for_a_Cause_%E2%80%93_A_Tribute_to_Sikh_Soldiers\"><\/span>Running for a Cause &#8211; A Tribute to Sikh Soldiers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dedicated volunteer is set to make history at <strong>the Brighton Marathon<\/strong> by running in a period Sikh Regiment uniform to pay tribute to the valiant Sikh soldiers of World War I.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspired_by_the_Royal_Pavilions_History\"><\/span>Inspired by the Royal Pavilion\u2019s History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Angad Singh, 27, was deeply inspired by the Royal Pavilion\u2019s historical significance as a wartime hospital for Indian soldiers. His involvement with the <strong>United Kingdom Punjabi Heritage Association\u2019s (UKPHA) Empire<\/strong>, Faith &amp; War project motivated him to raise awareness and funds to honor Sikh soldiers&#8217; contributions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Untold_Story_of_Sikh_Bravery_in_WWI\"><\/span>The Untold Story of Sikh Bravery in WWI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sikh community, despite its smaller size, played a disproportionately large role in the Great War. However, their sacrifices remain largely unrecognized in mainstream history. Angad Singh hopes that his marathon run will shed light on this crucial part of history while supporting UKPHA\u2019s research and preservation efforts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Personal_Connection_to_History\"><\/span>A Personal Connection to History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Volunteering for UKPHA led Singh to an emotional discovery\u2014several soldiers from his ancestral village in India lost their lives in World War I. This newfound connection reinforced his commitment to raising awareness about Sikh contributions during the war.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marathon_Preparation_and_Challenges\"><\/span>Marathon Preparation and Challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Singh\u2019s training is progressing well, but he acknowledges the difficulty of running in a traditional Sikh Regiment uniform, which is made of heavy cotton, unlike modern sportswear. Despite the challenge, he remains determined to complete the race successfully.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fundraising_for_a_Noble_Cause\"><\/span>Fundraising for a Noble Cause<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Angad Singh has already raised over <strong>\u00a31,000<\/strong> and aims to reach a <strong>\u00a310,000<\/strong> target to support UKPHA\u2019s mission of preserving Sikh heritage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engaging_the_Public_%E2%80%93_A_Pre-Marathon_Event\"><\/span>Engaging the Public &#8211; A Pre-Marathon Event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before the marathon, Singh will participate in an interactive session at Brighton Museum on April 11, featuring talks and hands-on activities to educate the public about Sikh soldiers\u2019 contributions during the war.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running for a Cause &#8211; A Tribute to Sikh Soldiers A dedicated volunteer is set to make history at the Brighton Marathon by running in a period Sikh Regiment uniform to pay tribute to the valiant Sikh soldiers of World War I. 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