Haryana's Hero: Sarabjot Singh Shines in Olympic Debut

Sarabjot Singh, a young shooter from Ambala, Haryana, has become the talk of the nation after winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old, partnering with Manu Bhaker, secured the bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, bringing joy and pride to his hometown and country. 

Born on September 30, 2001, Sarabjot hails from Dheen village in Mulana, Ambala district. He comes from a humble background, with his father Jatinder Singh being a farmer and his mother Hardeep Kaur a housewife. Despite limited resources, Sarabjot's parents always encouraged his passion for shooting.

Sarabjot's journey in shooting began during his school days. He completed his education at DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh. His formal training in shooting started at the Central Phoenix Club in Ambala Cantt, under coach Abhishek Rana at the AR Shooting Academy.

The young shooter's talent was evident early on. In 2019, he won a gold medal in the ISSF Junior World Cup. His success continued as he was part of the Indian shooting team at the 2022 Asian Games in China, where he contributed to a team gold medal. Sarabjot also won a silver medal in the mixed 10m air pistol event with Divya T.S. at the Asian Games. 

The road to Olympic success wasn't easy for Sarabjot. It required years of hard work, dedication, and support from his family. When he qualified for the bronze medal match at the Olympics, his family was overjoyed. They had faith in his abilities and were confident he would bring home a medal.

The bronze medal match against Korea was intense, but Sarabjot and Manu Bhaker held their nerve. Their victory not only secured India's second medal at the Paris Olympics but also wrote a new chapter in Indian shooting history. Back in Ambala, celebrations erupted as soon as the news of Sarabjot's victory spread. His father expressed his happiness, saying they would first visit the local Gurudwara to offer thanks before celebrating. The family is eagerly waiting for Sarabjot's return to give him a grand welcome.

Sarabjot's success story is inspiring many young athletes in India, especially those from small towns and villages. It shows that with determination and hard work, one can overcome limitations and achieve greatness on the world stage.

The young shooter's achievement is also a testament to the growing strength of Indian shooting. With proper training and support, more talents like Sarabjot can emerge and bring glory to the nation in future Olympic games.

As India celebrates this Olympic success, Sarabjot Singh's journey from a small village in Haryana to the Olympic podium serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring athletes across the country.