His journey began three years ago when he set his sights on breaking the world record for the fastest run across Canada, scheduled for 2025. Sachin's determination to make a difference transcended personal glory; it became a catalyst for a remarkable feat of endurance and advocacy.
At 17, Walia received multiple NCAA offers and secured a Full Ride scholarship at Rutgers University, playing Division 1 field hockey. Majoring in Public Health and minoring in Psychology and Education, she managed a full academic load while excelling in sports. This experience honed her time management skills and allowed her to compete at the highest level.
The announcement of being named the 2023 U SPORTS Field Hockey Player of the Year was a memorable moment for Basra. Her gratitude extends beyond personal achievement, “What makes this award even more special is seeing not only close family relatives support this journey, but also the Punjabi community’s support, along with their positive and encouraging messages.” Surely, the award has become not just a recognition of Basra’s individual prowess but a celebration of shared passion and encouragement.
A statue of star cricketer Virat Kohli will be installed in the Wax Museum at Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur. This decision was taken after India's victory in the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup and Virat Kohli completing 50 centuries in one-day cricket.
Darpan Chat Central presents Piara Bhullar, an athlete/runner breaking records at the age of 77. He has bagged 9 medals provincially to nationally. He is also preparing for the games coming up in Sweden 2024. Piara Bhullar broke the M75 4x400m world record with a time of 5:24.52!
After pocketing a bronze, his first-ever medal in World Championships, at Copenhagen recently, Prannoy climbed up three spots to achieve his new career-high rank with 72437 points in the men's singles category.
