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Being physically challenged can be a hurdle for many, but for Chandeep Singh, it is just a part of life which amplified his resolve to represent India at international sports events.

Recently, Chandeep Singh clinched a Silver for India in the 9th World Para-Taekwondo Championships 2021, Istanbul, Turkey. He won the medal in the Men’s plus 80 kg event and the tournament concluded on 12 Dec.

Chandeep made his nation and his community proud as he became the first Sikh and first Para Athlete from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to achieve such a feat at the World level.

He is also a national-level skater and holds a world record for the fastest 100-meters para-skating in an impressive 13.95 seconds.

Chandeep’s life faced a u-turn in the year 2011 when he received a life-threatening electric shock of 11,000 volt High Tension line. Though Chandeep survived this life threatening electric shock, the damage of it on his body was devastating as both of his arms had to be amputated due to infection in his arms.

“After the incident I started to do skating but then I came to know that there are no international events for this sport so I shifted to Taekwondo and made a resolve in my mind that I have to represent my country on an international platform in this sport”, Chandeep said.

Apart from sports, the incident also didn’t impact his studies. “It was very challenging for me, I continued my studies and completed my B.E in Electrical Engineering from Mahant Bachittar Singh College Of Engineering And Technology, Jammu”, Chandeep said.