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India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
PKL Season 12 Marks Independence Day With Tribute To Ex-Servicemen
The league highlighted the inspiring stories of the 16 players and four coaches who have been in the Services, balancing their commitment to the nation both on the field and at the borders. Bharat, an all-rounder representing Telugu Titans, shared, "Kabaddi is not just a sport, it is a part of our tradition. On Independence Day, we are always reminded of the courage, teamwork, and sacrifice of our freedom fighters. This is a way to pay tribute to them." "This is a great honour for me. Wearing the Services jersey means a commitment to the nation, and playing in the PKL means showcasing my talent to the whole country. Both roles, in their way, are a service to the nation", he added, according to a release. Varinder Singh, a proud member of the Indian Air Force for 17 years, and now serving as assistant coach for Gujarat Giants, echoed similar sentiments. "It is a proud thing to serve my country. This is the first time I have had the opportunity to wear the Gujarat Giants jersey. It is a proud thing, and I am getting the chance to do the two things that are close to my heart." Further highlighting how certain attributes learned in the armed forces also shape the game on the mat, he added, "We learn discipline, respect, and teamwork in the Armed Forces, and these are qualities you learn in Kabaddi as well. So, we learn to respect our game and to have a sense of responsibility, for your nation and your team." Sharing his learnings from his service background and how that shaped him as a player, Bharat reckoned, "Both taught me that discipline and dedication are the most valuable things. The Forces taught me the meaning of teamwork, and kabaddi and the PKL strengthened it further. These two experiences have made me a responsible, focused, and proud Indian." Elaborating on how his experience in the armed forces translates to excellence on the mat, Bharat stated, "The Forces taught me to stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions. In kabaddi, I show that same focus in reading the game, aggression in attack, and fearlessness in defence." According to Varinder Singh, kabaddi has also encouraged mass participation from the army, and it serves as motivation for him going into his debut season as assistant coach. "You can see how many services players play Kabaddi. Even when I coach in the Air Force, I see that they do their duty for their country. They do their duty at the border and also participate in the game. That motivates me. We learn a lot from our duty and our games. It is a combination of both. We understand that if we want to achieve something, we have to do our best", he concluded. The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 begins on August 29 in Vizag, with Telugu Titans taking on Tamil Thalaivas in the first match, while Bengaluru Bulls will be facing Puneri Paltan in the second match of the day. The league stage will take place in four cities, including Jaipur, Chennai, and New Delhi.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
PKL Season 12: Services players pay tribute to nation's heroes on Independence Day
Mumbai: As India marks its 79th Independence Day, Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) players pay tribute to the heroes who have served the nation by celebrating the sport that reflects the country's heritage, values, and resilience. The league proudly highlights the inspiring stories of the 16 players and four coaches who represent the Services, balancing their commitment to the nation both on the field and at the borders. On this momentous occasion, Bharat, an all-rounder representing Telugu Titans shared, 'Kabaddi is not just a sport, it is a part of our tradition. On Independence Day, we are always reminded of the courage, teamwork, and sacrifice of our freedom fighters. This is a way to pay tribute to them." "This is a great honour for me. Wearing the Services jersey means a commitment to the nation, and playing in the PKL means showcasing my talent to the whole country. Both roles, in their own way, are a service to the nation', he added. Varinder Singh, a proud member of the Indian Air Force for 17 years, and now serving as assistant coach for Gujarat Giants, echoed similar sentiments. 'It is a proud thing to serve my country. This is the first time I have got the opportunity to wear the Gujarat Giants jersey. It is a proud thing and I am getting the chance to do the two things that are close to my heart.' Further highlighting how certain attributes learned in the armed forces also shape the game on the mat, he added, 'We learn discipline, respect and teamwork in the Armed Forces, and these are qualities you learn in Kabaddi as well. So, we learn to respect our game and to have a sense of responsibility, for your nation and your team.' Sharing his learnings from his Services background and how that shaped him as a player, Bharat reckoned, "Both taught me that discipline and dedication are the most valuable things. The Forces taught me the meaning of teamwork, and kabaddi and the PKL strengthened it further. These two experiences have made me a responsible, focused, and a proud Indian." Elaborating on how his experience in the armed forces translates to excellence on the mat, Bharat stated, "The Forces taught me to stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions. In kabaddi, I show that same focus in reading the game, aggression in attack, and fearlessness in defence.' According to Varinder Singh, kabaddi has also encouraged mass participation from the army and it serves as motivation for him going into his debut season as assistant coach. 'You can see how many services players play Kabaddi. Even when I coach in the Air Force, I see that they do their duty for their country. They do their duty at the border and also participate in the game. That motivates me. We learn a lot from our duty and our games. It is a combination of both. We understand that if we want to achieve something, we have to do our best', he concluded. The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 begins on August 29 in Vizag, with Telugu Titans taking on Tamil Thalaivas in the first match, while Bengaluru Bulls will be facing Puneri Paltan in the second match of the day. The league stage will take place in four cities, including Jaipur, Chennai and New Delhi.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
PKL 12: League Pays Tribute To National Heroes On Independence Day
Last Updated: Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 celebrated India's 79th Independence Day by honoring heroes. As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 honours the nation's heroes by showcasing a sport that embodies the country's heritage, values, and resilience. The league proudly features the inspiring stories of 16 players and four coaches who represent the Services, balancing their duties both on the field and at the borders. On this significant occasion, Bharat, an all-rounder from the Telugu Titans, expressed, 'Kabaddi is not just a sport, it is a part of our tradition. On Independence Day, we remember the courage, teamwork, and sacrifice of our freedom fighters. This is a way to pay tribute to them." He further added, 'This is a great honour for me. Wearing the Services jersey signifies a commitment to the nation, and playing in the PKL allows me to showcase my talent to the whole country. Both roles, in their own way, serve the nation." Varinder Singh, a proud member of the Indian Air Force for 17 years and now an assistant coach for Gujarat Giants, shared similar feelings, 'It is a proud thing to serve my country. This is the first time I have the opportunity to wear the Gujarat Giants jersey. It is a proud moment, and I am getting the chance to do two things that are close to my heart." Highlighting how attributes learned in the armed forces shape the game, he added, 'We learn discipline, respect, and teamwork in the Armed Forces, and these are qualities essential in Kabaddi as well. We learn to respect our game and have a sense of responsibility for our nation and our team." Reflecting on his background in the Services, Bharat noted, 'Both taught me that discipline and dedication are the most valuable qualities. The Forces taught me the meaning of teamwork, and kabaddi and the PKL further strengthened it. These experiences have made me a responsible, focused, and proud Indian." Bharat elaborated on how his armed forces experience translates to excellence on the mat, 'The Forces taught me to stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions. In kabaddi, I use that same focus to read the game, show aggression in attack, and fearlessness in defence." Varinder Singh also highlighted how kabaddi encourages mass participation from the army and serves as motivation for him in his debut season as assistant coach. 'You can see how many Services players participate in kabaddi. Even when I coach in the Air Force, I see that they do their duty for their country. They serve at the border and also participate in the game. That motivates me. We learn a lot from our duty and our games. It is a combination of both. We understand that to achieve something, we have to give our best," he concluded. Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 starts on August 29 in Vizag, with Telugu Titans facing Tamil Thalaivas in the first match, and Bengaluru Bulls playing against Puneri Paltan in the second match of the day. The league stage will take place in four cities, including Jaipur, Chennai, and New Delhi. (With PTI Inputs) view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 16:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Batala businessman jailed after faking attack, extortion to get police protection
Batala: In a plot straight out of a Bollywood thriller, a wealthy Batala businessman's audacious plan to secure police protection backfired, landing him in jail. The businessman not only orchestrated a fake attack on himself, but also fabricated a claim by a fake gangster on social media to deceive the police, mimicking the recent attacks on the police posts where gangsters took the Singh alias Vicky, the owner of glitzy 'Fashion London' showroom and a resident of New Top City Colony, Batala, had complained to the police about receiving multiple extortion calls demanding Rs 50 lakh, allegedly from gangster Dharma the evening of April 29, unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants fired shots at the shutter of his showroom. Vicky survived the attack, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Suhail Qasim Mir informed on Monday. Meanwhile, a Facebook user under the name 'Dharma Sandhu' claimed responsibility for the attack, adding an unexpected twist to the further details, the SSP informed that investigations uncovered a conspiracy involving Varinder Singh, the showroom owner, his UK-based relative Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha, and their associate Vishaldeep Singh, a Canada resident originally from Bhinder village. Together, they hatched a plan to stage a fake extortion and attack in order to convince the police to provide Varinder Singh with security execute the staged shooting, Vishaldeep arranged for a shooting module comprising three persons – Rajbir Singh, a resident of Amritsar; and Balwinder Singh alias Rahul Sekhon and Sukhsahijpreet Singh, both residents of Tarn Taran. The shooting module was promised Rs 50,000 for the job, said the .32 bore pistol used in the staged attack was arranged by Vishaldeep, allegedly sourced from an unidentified youth near Golden Gate, Amritsar, the police to the investigations, Varinder Singh intentionally kept his showroom open that night to ensure the plan went smoothly. Communication records further revealed that Vishaldeep was in constant touch with the shooters, even calling to tell them that Varinder was waiting outside the showroom, said the 9:48 pm, shots were fired at the shutter of the showroom — the climax of the staged attack, he said. However, the investigations revealed that the shooters received only Rs 3,500 of the promised Rs 50, informed that the extortion call Varinder Singh reported, supposedly from gangster Dharma Sandhu, was actually made by his UK-based relative, Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha, using Sandhu's name and ID. Following the staged incident, Varinder sent Rs 26,000 worth of clothing to Ranjodh and paid Rs 12,000 in courier charges — a payment for orchestrating the the trio of shooters, police have arrested Vicky, the showroom owner, and Gurpreet Singh and Gurmej Singh, said the 121110465 413 |
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Indian Express
To get police protection, Punjab showroom owner stages shooting
The Batala Police in Punjab have uncovered a fabricated extortion and firing incident orchestrated by a local showroom owner. Suhail Mir, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Monday said Varinder Singh alias Vicky, the owner of the Fashion London showroom and a resident of New Top City Colony, Batala, reported receiving an extortion call demanding Rs 50 lakh on April 29. Varinder Singh allegedly claimed that the threats were issued by gangster Dharma Sandhu. 'Later that evening, shots were fired at the shutter of his showroom by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants. A Facebook ID named 'Dharma Sandhu' also claimed responsibility for the attack,' added SSP Mir. Thereafter, a first information report was registered at City Police Station, Batala, under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act. However, after a week-long investigation, officials found the attack had been staged. 'Varinder Singh conspired with his UK-based relative Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha and their associate Vishaldeep Singh, a Canada-based resident originally from Bhinder village,' SSP Mir said. 'Their plan was to simulate a threat scenario that would pressure authorities to grant Varinder Singh police protection,' he added. According to the police, Vishaldeep Singh hired three locals – Rajbir Singh, Balwinder Singh, and Sukhsahijpreet Singh – to fire at the showroom. They said each shooter was promised Rs 50,000 for the task, but only Rs 3,500 was paid after the shooting. The .32 bore pistol used in the incident was allegedly sourced by Vishaldeep Singh from an unidentified person near Golden Gate, Amritsar. Communication records confirmed that Vishaldeep Singh coordinated with the shooters on the day of the incident. 'At around 9.48 pm, they fired shots at the shutter of the showroom while Varinder Singh deliberately kept the premises open,' the police said. It was also revealed that the extortion call, supposedly made by gangster Dharma Sandhu, originated from Ranjodh Singh alias Jodha. After the staged attack, Varinder Singh reportedly sent Rs 26,000 worth of clothing to Ranjodh Singh and paid Rs 12,000 in courier charges. SSP Mir said Varinder Singh had a history of similar activities. 'He was also named in FIR No. 28 dated 03.03.2022 at City PS Batala, where a fake extortion demand of Rs 35 lakh was linked to gangster Mandeep Singh Tofan. That case was closed after Tofan's death,' he added.
