From dream of joining Army, Punjab’s Akshdeep Singh makes a mark in race-walking
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From dream of joining Army, Punjab’s Akshdeep Singh makes a mark in race-walking

The Hindu  

Hailing from a small Kahneke village in Punjab’s Barnala district, Akshdeep Singh had a dream of joining the Indian Army but his preparation for getting selected into the force eventually turned him into an athlete. Singh, 23, last month secured his berth for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after setting a national record in the 20 km race-walk at the 10th National Open Race Walking championship held at Ranchi in Jharkhand. “I will give my best to win medals in these Games and it will also boost my confidence ahead of the Paris Olympic Games next year,” he said. The Punjab government last month gave Rs 5 lakh to Singh for his preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games.

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