Harjinder Kaur Age, Wiki and Bio

Harjinder Kaur

Quick Info

ProfessionWeightlifting
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/10/1996
Age27 years
BirthplaceMehas Village in Patiala, Punjab

Bio/Wiki

Known forWinning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games (2022)

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Weight71 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Weightlifting CoachParamjeet Sharma (Commonwealth Games weight lifting champion in 1990)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovernment Girls Secondary School, Nabha, Punjab
College/UniversitySGTB Khalsa College, Anandpur Sahib, Punjab

Personal Life

Zodiac signLibra
HometownMehas Village, Patiala, Punjab

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Parents
FatherSahib Singh (farmer)
MotherKuldeep Kaur
Siblings
BrotherPritpal Singh (clerk)

Family

FatherSahib Singh
MotherKuldeep Kaur
SiblingsPritpal Singh (Brother)
SpouseN/A

Career

Awards
  • 2021: Best Lifter trophy in senior national championships held at NIS Patiala
Medals
Gold
  • 2017: 3rd Women Inter-State National Weightlifting Championship, Kolkata
  • 2021: Senior National Weight Lifting Championship, Patiala
  • 2022: Senior Nationals Championship in the women’s 71 kg category, Orissa
Silver
  • 2017: 35th Women Senior National Weightlifting Championship, Kolkata
Bronze
  • 2022: Commonwealth Games in women’s 71 kg category, Birmingham

Some Lesser Known Facts

Harjinder Kaur won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the 71 kg category.
From a young age, she was passionate about sports and played Kabaddi during her school years.
She began training in weightlifting in 2016 under the guidance of coach Pramjeet Sharma.
With the help of her coach Paramjeet Sharma, she received support when her family couldn't assist her.
She has expressed her admiration for fellow weightlifter Mirabai Chanu.
Following her victory at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Harjinder was praised by Punjab's Chief Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.