Jagjit Singh (rower)

Jajit Singh Jallah is an international rowing competitor from the state of Punjab, India. Singh was born in the village of Jallah, Ludhiana, Punjab. He is the first Punjabi to receive an Arjuna award in rowing. He works for the Punjab police.

Jagjit Singh
Personal information
Full name Jagjit singh Jallah
Nationality Indian
Born (1966-10-02) October 2, 1966
village jallah (punjab), India
Sport
Country  India
Sport Rowing
Event(s) +4, -2

Awards

S.No. Awards Year
1 Arjuna Award 1999
2 Life-Time Achievement Award 2007

Achievements

Year International events Venue Result Distance
1993 International Regatta Switzerland 5th 2000 m
1994 Asian Games Hiroshima, Japan 3rd[1] 2000 m
1994 International Regatta Ukraine 2nd 2000 m
1994 International Regatta Ukraine 3rd 2000 m
1999 1999 Asian Championship Japan 2nd 2000 m
1999 1999 Asian Championship Japan 3rd 2000 m

References

  1. "Rowers paddle their way to bronze". The Indian Express. 20 December 1998. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
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