Jasveer Singh - Canadian Sikh Weightlifter
Representing the world of weightlifting, 5’3” Jasveer Singh (sometimes written Jasvir Singh), who came from Punjab in 2002, has become a Canadian and Sikh sensation (many communities have even held akhand 
paaths to raise money for him). He is the first British Columbian weightlifter to go to the Olympics in twenty years. Jasveer (Jasvir) Singh has been sponsored by many Sikh groups including the Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster in hopes of bringing Olympic glory to Canada. On the right you can see Jasveer Singh being honored and given a check by members of the Westminster Sangat.
Jasveer Singh will be competing in the Men’s 62kg category. According to the official Beijing 2008 Olympics schedule, the event and the medaling ceremony will all be on Day 3 of the Olympics (Monday August 11, 2008).
6 Responses to “Jasveer Singh - Canadian Sikh Weightlifter”
By Mewa Singh on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:51 am | Quote
Jasvir Singh seems to have finished 5th in the 62kg weight category. Congratulations Jasvir who made a number of sacrifices to get to Beijing! Everyone is proud of you!
By inder on Aug 13, 2008 at 10:45 am | Quote
actually he came 12th (http://stats.cbc.ca/olympics_results.asp?id=wlm_062100&sport=WTL)but he still tried his best and that is wat counts
By inder on Aug 13, 2008 at 10:48 am | Quote
he came in fifth in his group but 12 in both groups
By Jodha on Aug 13, 2008 at 1:52 pm | Quote
Sorry for the mistake. Thanks for the correction Inder!
By Jasvir Singh on Sep 2, 2008 at 3:35 am | Quote
keep up the good work..
chak do fatte…
By Canuck Singh on Sep 2, 2008 at 8:59 pm | Quote
The team at SIF would like to commend Jasveer Singh in his efforts and success to make it to the Olympics.
As a request, if Jasveer Singh would like to leave a message at SIF http://sikhinspiredfitness.forums-free.com/ It would be highly appreciated.
Let us hope that 2012 will bring more success