Bio/Wiki
Known for | Winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games (2022) |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 165 cm |
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Weight | 71 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Weightlifting Coach | Paramjeet Sharma (Commonwealth Games weight lifting champion in 1990) |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Government Girls Secondary School, Nabha, Punjab |
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College/University | SGTB Khalsa College, Anandpur Sahib, Punjab |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Libra |
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Hometown | Mehas Village, Patiala, Punjab |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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Family
Father | Sahib Singh |
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Mother | Kuldeep Kaur |
Siblings | Pritpal Singh (Brother) |
Spouse | N/A |
Career
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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. |