Sportspersons

Punjabis who're making a mark in the sports world.

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Fauja Singh

Full Name: Fauja Singh

Who is he: British Centenarian Marathon Runner.

How's he Punjabi: Born on April 1st 1911 to Punjabi parents in Beas Pind (Jalandhar City)

Trivia: He is a world-record holder in 100 plus age category of marathon runners. He runs in his turban and is sponsored by Adidas.

Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauja_Singh

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Tiger Jeet Singh

Full Name: Jagjit Singh Hans

Who is he: Professional Wrestler in Canada, USA, India and Japan. (Semi-Retired)

How is he Punjabi: Born on April 3rd, 1948 to Punjabi parents in Ludhiana, Punjab.

Trivia: Tiger Jeet Singh wrestled in Japan for 22 years. He was the first pro wrestler in Japan to defeat sumo wrestler Wajima. Hugely popular in Canada, he has a documentary made in his honour called Tiger!. In Japan, he is also the main character in a comic strip. He has a Elementary school named after him in Milton, Ontario. He is father of WWE wrestler Tiger Ali Singh.

Website: http://www.tigerjeetsingh.com/

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Yuvraj Singh

Full Name: Yuvraj Singh Bhandal

Who is he: Indian Cricket Player.

How's he Punjabi: Born in Chandigarh on 12th December 1981 in a Punjabi family.

Trivia: His father, Yograj Singh was a cricket player for India, and now is a popular actor. Yuvraj Singh was the man of the tournament during the 2011 Cricket World Cup, which India won.


Twitter: https://twitter.com/yuvstrong12

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Harmeet Singh

Full Name: Harmeet Singh

Who is he: Norwegian Football Player who plays professionally for Tippeligaen side Vålerenga as a midfielder.

How's he Punjabi: born to Sikh Punjabi immigrant parents on 12th November 1990 in Oslo, Norway.

Trivia: Harmeet Singh's goal on 23 September 2009 against Molde in the semi-final of 2009 Norwegian Football Cup, was nominated Goal of the year in Norway in 2009.

Website: http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/harmeet-singh/profil/spieler_62125.html

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Harbhajan Singh

Full Name: Harbhajan Singh Plaha

Who is he: Indian Cricket Player ( Spin Bowling Legend)

How's he Punjabi: Born in Jalandhar Punjab on 3rd July 1980.

Trivia: Captain of Mumbai Indian Team in the Indian Premier League for Cricket. Loves his Hummer.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh