Episode no.98 This interview with boxer Sukhdeep Singh Chakrian and his father who is also his coach was published on 30 October. In the beginning of the interview, Sukhdeep talked openly about his story of becoming a boxer and the beginning of boxing. Sukhdeep is a very hard working player. His father said that he is a worthy and God-gifted sportsman. His coach told how he inspired Sukhdeep to take up boxing and how he treated Sukhdeep as his son and Sukhdeep treated him as his father. Sukhdeep said that he had turned professional in 2018. Sukhdeep said that the word Chakrian after his name represents his village. Instead of listening to any other song, Sukhdeep plays “Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Di Vaar” before entering the boxing ring. His father said that the people of each village and the NRIs should join the children in sports. In this interview, Sukhdeep and his father shared the entire conversation about Sukhdeep’s hard work, discipline and rigorous training. While giving information about Sukhdeep’s coaches, he said that Sukhdeep will still achieve a lot. He said that Sukhdeep is a hard-working, disciplined person, away from envy, slander, gossip and a progressive person. Sukhdeep explained how his coaches teach him not to get tired, not to stop and not to give up in every situation. Sukhdeep’s parents support him a lot. So far Sukhdeep has won three titles, IBA International Continental Championship, IBA International Title, Canadian Title. Talking about the future, he said that Sukhdeep never gets arrogant. Finally, he said that NRI children are connected with Sikhism.
~kulwinder kaur bajwa