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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jagjit Singh Jallah |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born |
2 October 1966 Jallah, Punjab, India |
| Sport | |
| Country |
 |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event(s) | M4+, M2- |
| Club | Bombay Sappers |
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
- ↑ "Rowers paddle their way to bronze". The Indian Express. 20 December 1998. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
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