The young Indian was in a class of his own in the two-lap event and strode to a comfortable victory, clocking 1.52.26, among top fastest time in the world this year in the youth category.
Even if one has the skills to advance in athletics, many young Sikhs growing up in the west may feel the pressure to cut their hair or shave in order to fit the athletic image or match the "team look". But despite the field hockey skirts and sleeveless jerseys, Sirjaut Kaur manages to maintain her Sikh bana.
So what do you eat? Being a vegetarian and a competitive athlete, I’m asked this question the most around Thanksgiving In the U.S. it’s difficult for some to imagine “Turkey Day,” without the turkey.
Gurdev Singh may be a 72-year-old, but he sprints like a man half his age. The septuagenarian can still complete the 100m sprint in an astounding time of 14.9 seconds, which even betters the minimum time kept by the Chandigarh Police for physical test during recruitments.
When we couple the experiences of vegetarian sportsmen with the data from systematic laboratory research published in reputable scientific journals, we have serious grounds to doubt the widely held prejudice that assumes greater weakness as an inevitable consequence of a vegetarian diet.
The trio that made it a memorable Monday are Krishna Pooniya, Harwant Kaur and Seema Antil and a near-full stadium gave them a standing ovation as they received the medals.
The Commonwealth Games Village might have come in for a lot of criticism for being 'filthy and unlivable', but legendary Milkha Singh said it's the best he had ever seen.
India has fared better away from the track, and hopes for gold in other sports, such as shooting, wrestling, and badminton. But that does not satisfy Mr. Singh, who at 81 years old still serves as a fixture in the country’s sports establishment.
Milkha Singh’s story is extremely inspiring. He went from a boy who was running to save his life to an athlete who brought glory and fame for the country.
