Sukhjeet\u2019s father, Ajit Singh, who serves as a sub-inspector in the Punjab Police, expressed his happiness over his son's remarkable achievement. He has also appealed to the Chief Minister of Punjab to promote his son to the position of DSP in the Punjab Police.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I am very happy. I got a call from a friend today. He congratulated me and said, \u2018Congratulations to you!\u2019 I was surprised and didn\u2019t know what to say. Sukhjeet has received the Arjuna Award. I immediately congratulated him in return. Twenty minutes later, I got a call from Sukhjeet himself. Before he could say anything, I congratulated him. He asked, \u2018How did you know?\u2019 I told him, \u2018I got a call from someone\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It is a matter of immense joy for us and the family. I would like to thank the Sports Ministry for recognising Sukhjeet\u2019s hard work and nominating him for this prestigious award,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ajit Singh has urged the Chief Minister of Punjab to appoint his son and another young hockey player, Jarmanpreet Singh, to the position of DSP in the Punjab Police, just as other athletes have been promoted. This, he believes, would enable them to serve the people effectively. \"Many players have been promoted to positions like DSP or PCS. I strongly believe he deserves the same recognition,\u201d his father said. \u201cHe has made the country and Punjab proud. I request the honourable Chief Minister to promote Sukhjeet to DSP. It would be a fitting acknowledgement of his contributions.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sukhjeet\u2019s love for hockey began when he was five years old. Hailing from a humble background in Punjab, he would often join his father, a police officer, on trips to the local hockey ground. \u201cHe was so young, but his passion for the game was evident,\u201d recalled his father. \u201cAt the time, he had a stick longer than him. He cut it down to size and practiced relentlessly.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
From those early days, Sukhjeet\u2019s journey was one of perseverance. His father, who was deeply involved in his training, increased his practice time after noticing the young boy\u2019s dedication. \u201cSukhjeet worked extremely hard during his childhood. We focused on his training, food, and diet to ensure he had every opportunity to excel,\u201d his father said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sukhjeet\u2019s hard work paid off as he rose through the ranks, representing Punjab and eventually India on the international stage. His crowning moment came at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where India secured a bronze medal in men\u2019s hockey after a series of thrilling matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Arjuna Award is a significant milestone for Sukhjeet, recognising his contributions to the sport and his relentless pursuit of excellence. His family, particularly his father, is overjoyed. \u201cIt is a matter of immense pride for our family,\u201d his father shared. \u201cI would like to thank the Sports Ministry for acknowledging players like Sukhjeet with such prestigious awards.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sukhjeet\u2019s hard work paid off as he rose through the ranks, representing Punjab and eventually India on the international stage. His crowning moment came at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where India secured a bronze medal in men\u2019s hockey after a series of thrilling matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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