Ludhiana: Simranjit Kaur, Punjab’s first boxer played at the Olympics, given a welcome hero in Chakar Village on Wednesday.
Even though he can’t win a medal for the country, he has become a role model for many girls and aspirants.
Resident village Chakar, Journey Pugilist Simranjit to Tokyo Olympics full of difficulties.
From losing his father at a young age to not be able to have three times a day and live in a low house that will fill with water in the rainy season, he struggles a lot of opportunities to reach this platform.
On Wednesday, when Simranjit returned to Chakar, 62km from Ludhiana, a village resident gave him the acceptance and four school students welcomed him on the way home.
He was also honored in the village of Gurdwara and a special jeep called for him where he traveled around the village.
The vehicle was escorted by villagers and Dhol players who made many dances with Joy.villager Balwant Singh Sandhu, who also run the Boxing School Academy, said, “This is a proud moment for us to welcome Simranjit.
We never dreamed of it.
He has become a role model And inspiration for many people.
Although Simranjit and his family do not want any celebration, we cannot stop themselves because it is a very important day for us.
“About 100 students from different Chakakal schools stood along the way to welcome the Pugilists.
They clapped for him and also danced to Dhol Beats.Simranjit said, “I have been through a very difficult time in my life, but it made me stronger and pushed me to work hard for myself and my family.
The type of welcome I received Very extraordinary.
I have promised my village that I will look better at the next Olympics and win the medal.
“Mrs.
Simranjit Rajpal Kaur said,” Watching Simmi (Simmanjit nickname) on television, representing India at the Olympics, so far this is a moment Best in my life.
Is my dream to see it on the Olympic ring and I consider it a great achievement.
I know he will work hard and win the medal next time.
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