Sukhmeet Singh

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Sukhmeet Singh
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (1994-08-09) 9 August 1994 (age 29)
Kishangarh Pharwahi, Mansa, Punjab
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Military career
AllegianceFlag of India.svg  India
Service/branchFlag of Indian Army.svg  Indian Army
Years of service2016–present
Rank Subedar - Risaldar of the Indian Army.svg Subedar
Sport
Country India
Sport Rowing

Sukhmeet Singh is an Indian rower and an Indian Army junior commissioned officer. He was a member of the team who won the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Men's Quadruple sculls. [1] [2] [3] He was also a member of the team who won the bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games in the Men's Quadruple sculls event. [4] He was born on 9 August 1994 at Kishangarh Pharwahi, in district Mansa, Punjab.[ citation needed ]

Career

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References

  1. "Asian Games: Indian rowers claim 1 gold, 2 bronze medals". The Times of India . 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  2. "Athletes Sukhmeet Singh". 2018 Asian Games. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  3. "Army spirit comes to fore: Indian rowers sing redemption song with 3 medals". The Economic Times . PTI. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  4. Outlook Sports Desk (25 September 2023). "Asian Games 2023, Day 2: Indian Rowers Shine With Double Bronze Victory". Outlook.