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Overwhelming Support against Turban Ban by FIBA!

Your Support has made a large difference with Signatures pouring in every minute with 45,000 Signatures at the moment and celebrities & policy makers coming out in support! A coalition of US lawmakers urged the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to end its discriminatory policy against Sikh basketball players who wear turbans, an important article of […]

Your Support has made a large difference with Signatures pouring in every minute with 45,000 Signatures at the moment and celebrities & policy makers coming out in support!

A coalition of US lawmakers urged the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to end its discriminatory policy against Sikh basketball players who wear turbans, an important article of their faith.

In a letter to FIBA president Yvan Mainini, 21 Congress members led by Democrat Ami Bera, the lone Indian-American Congressman and Joe Crowley, a former chair of the India caucus, took up cudgels on behalf of the Sikh players.

Expressing concern about “recent reports indicating that Sikhs are not able to participate in FIBA games while wearing a turban, which is essential to their faith”, the lawmakers sought a “change in this discriminatory policy”.

“There is no evidence showing that a turban has been dangerous during basketball games or other popular sports events,” they wrote.

“In fact, there are many examples of Sikhs who have safely competed in basketball at many levels with their articles of faith intact.”

Other sports leagues, such as Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), also allow athletes wearing turbans to participate, the lawmakers noted.

In July, two Sikh players were told by referees that they must remove their turbans if they were to play in FIBA’s Asia Cup as they were in violation of a FIBA rule stating “Players shall not wear equipment (objects) that may cause injury to other players”.

FIBA’s governing board is expected to address the issue of players wearing turbans and other headgear during a meeting on 27 August 2014.

“Basketball is a beloved team sport that has the ability to bring people of all backgrounds together, regardless of history, culture, language, and religion,” the US lawmakers wrote.

“In addition to becoming one of the most popular sports in many countries, basketball has come to exemplify how those of diverse backgrounds can communicate, coordinate, and work together in pursuit of a shared goal,” they wrote.

“We believe that makes the basketball court the perfect venue to showcase the diversity of our world and the ways in which sports bring people together,” the lawmakers added.

If FIBA officially ends its ban on Sikh turbans, this will ensure that Sikh basketball players will not have to choose between their religion and their athletic careers.

Human Rights allows all Sikhs to practice their faith fearlessly.

May All Humanity Prosper!

Please sign here: www.change.org/letsikhsplay

Turban is India’s Pride – Baba Iqbal Singh

Dear Sadh Sangat
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh!

The Turban has been India’s cultural identity since ages and has been preserved in a time-capsule by the Sikhs, as ordained by the Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh. The identity and honour of any Sikh is the Turban. Pls see http://www.barusahib.org/Assets/Publications/Turban.pdf

We are extremely pained to know that FIBA has debarred Indian Sikh Players from playing International Basketball with their heads covered with a Patka.

To create awareness and to impress upon the law-makers, we started this online petition on Change.org from 26 July 2014. Sikhs have always sported a Turban or a Patka during Sports and never have been asked to remove their headgear.

I would humbly request FIBA to review this decision positively and allow Sikhs to play with their turban on if they want to.
Sports should never discriminate on Religion.

We have had support from all corners, across all religions, across all castes and colour nationally and internationally.

We appeal to all fellow-brothers / readers to sign this petition and forward the message to atleast 5 of their friends & family.

Let us support our country’s sportsmen in every way that we can! Do your bit NOW!

May All Humanity Prosper!

Iqbal Singh Ji (Baba) signature
President
The Kalgidhar Society
Baru Sahib

Religious Discrimination by FIBA – 10,000 Signatures already. – Devender Pal Singh, Indian Idol 6

Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Sat Sri Akal

The world knows me as Indian Idol 6 Runners Up. My Faith and the Turban has always been my identity. I have performed from the best stages across the world and while singing, I have always sported a Turban and never have I been asked to remove my turban.

Exactly opposite happened last month to two young basketball players from India –Amarpal and Amjyot Singh. They were representing India at the Asia Cup Championship in China.

Just before the game, both of them were asked to remove their turbans if they wanted to play. They were told that wearing turbans violated the rules of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

This is a shame! How can our country’s top sportsmen be humiliated like that?
 Sign this petition and ask FIBA to change its policies. Sikhs should be able to play with their turban on if they want to.

My faith and religion have played a big part in my successful career. FIBA’s policies should be more sensitive to people’s faith. Sign this petition and tell them so. #LetSikhsPlay

If atleast 28,000 people sign this petition, FIBA will know that this is an issue of great importance and change its policies to be more sensitive.

After you sign this petition, forward my mail to your friends and family. Let us support our country’s sportsmen in every way that we can.

Thanks in Advance
devenderpal singh signature
Devender Pal Singh
Proud to be Sikh

Let sports be INDEPENDENT of Discrimination on Faith! – Milkha Singh

Dear Friends,

I won so many medals for India while playing across the world, and never have I been asked to remove my turban.

Exactly opposite happened last month to two young basketball players from India – Amarpal and Amjyot Singh. They were representing India at the Asia Cup Championship in China.

Just before the game, both of them were asked to remove their turbans if they wanted to play. They were told that wearing turbans violated the rules of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

This is a shame! How can our country’s top sportsmen be humiliated like that?
Sign this petition and ask FIBA to change its policies. Sikhs should be able to play with their turban on if they want to.

My faith and religion have played a big part in my successful career. FIBA’s policies should be more sensitive to people’s faith. Sign this petition and tell them so.

If atleast 25,000 people sign this petition, FIBA will know that this is an issue of great importance and change its policies to be more sensitive.

After you sign this petition, forward my mail to your friends and family. Let us support our country’s sportsmen in every way that we can.

Jai Hind.
MilkaSingh

The Flying Sikh

Announcing FREE Medical Camp Dates!

Announcing FREE Medical Camp Dates – 3rd & 4th October, 2014 Venue – Akal Charitable Hospital – BARU SAHIB Register Now for FREE Medical Checkup from renowned doctors! Register at – Akal Academy, Cheema Sahib Or Call at – 9216615106, 01676285272… Share if you CARE! Share

Announcing FREE Medical Camp Dates – 3rd & 4th October, 2014

Venue – Akal Charitable Hospital – BARU SAHIB

Register Now for FREE Medical Checkup from renowned doctors!

Register at – Akal Academy, Cheema Sahib Or Call at – 9216615106, 01676285272…

Share if you CARE!

Mark your calendars for Minority Scholarship Awareness Programme!

Minority Scholarship Awareness Programme under Punjab Education Mission is all set to telecast. Please mark the details – Channel – FATEH TV (Channel no. 409 – Fast Way Cable Network in Punjab & Chandigarh) At – 3.8.2014, Sunday From – 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Repeat Telecast – on 6.8.2014 Wednesday From – 12:30 pm […]

Minority Scholarship Awareness Programme under Punjab Education Mission is all set to telecast. Please mark the details –

Channel – FATEH TV
(Channel no. 409 – Fast Way Cable Network in Punjab & Chandigarh)

At – 3.8.2014, Sunday

From – 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Repeat Telecast –
on 6.8.2014 Wednesday From – 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
& on 8.8.2014 Friday From – 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Watch the show to understand how you or anyone in need can benefit from this scholarship program!

Baba Iqbal Singh Honored by Punjab University!

Punjab University in collaboration with Gurdwara Singh Sabha and Dpt. of Language and Culture, Himachal Pradesh recently organised a Second Uttar – Bharti Punjabi Conference at Gaiety Theatre, The Mall – Shimla where Baba Iqbal Singh Ji has been Honored for his work in bringing a Rural Transformation in Himachal Pradesh! Hail the efforts! Dhan […]

Punjab University in collaboration with Gurdwara Singh Sabha and Dpt. of Language and Culture, Himachal Pradesh recently organised a Second Uttar – Bharti Punjabi Conference at Gaiety Theatre, The Mall – Shimla where Baba Iqbal Singh Ji has been Honored for his work in bringing a Rural Transformation in Himachal Pradesh!

Hail the efforts! Dhan Sikhi. Dhan Khalsa!

 

JIVO Canola Oil Donates to Lana Bhalta Panchayat to meet Swachhta Yojana Targets!

JIVO Wellness the producers of India’s largest selling JIVO CANOLA Oil has donated to Lana Bhalta Panchayat to help them meet Swachhta Yojana Targets to help them promote cleanliness in the vicinity. For such a noble cause, Jivo has donated home utilities among the masses that includes items of personal care like – nail cutters […]

JIVO Wellness the producers of India’s largest selling JIVO CANOLA Oil has donated to Lana Bhalta Panchayat to help them meet Swachhta Yojana Targets to help them promote cleanliness in the vicinity.

For such a noble cause, Jivo has donated home utilities among the masses that includes items of personal care like – nail cutters and soap case; Items of Drinking water like – plastic jugs; toilet brushes to keep toilets clean and some stickers to help the Panchayat promote the cause!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 22nd July ’14

Redefining Unity Among Sikh Organisations!

Sikh Organisations come together to work as one for ‘PUNJAB EDUCATION MISSION’ It’s Wonderful to Work Together! Different Sikh organisations along with The Kalgidhar Trust – Baru Sahib, have come together to work as one for a scholarship program under ‘PUNJAB EDUCATION MISSION’ to promote programs like Sehaj Path, Career Guidance and Gurmat Camps etc. […]

Sikh Organisations come together to work as one for ‘PUNJAB EDUCATION MISSION’

It’s Wonderful to Work Together!

Different Sikh organisations along with The Kalgidhar Trust – Baru Sahib, have come together to work as one for a scholarship program under ‘PUNJAB EDUCATION MISSION’ to promote programs like Sehaj Path, Career Guidance and Gurmat Camps etc.

Project Mentors are – Baba Iqbal Singh, Let. Gen. K.S. Gill and J.S Uppal. Know all the partners here –

Partner Organisations being – Bibek Trust, Gurmat Gyan Missionary College, Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle, Guru Nanak Multiversity, Kalgidhar Trust – Baru Sahib, International Sikh Confederation, Satnam Sarab Kalyan Trust, Sikhs Helping Sikhs, Sikh Missionary College and Sukrit Trust.

~ Deeksha Singh,
~ New Delhi, 18th July ’14