Meet Sharon Medikayala, a Human Resource Manager at Vision Plastics Inc., immigrated to Canada in 2018 to join her husband, Gilbert Dasari, a Project Manager at AI Industries, who’d moved here as a student in 2012. They now reside in Langley, British Columbia, with their four-year-old daughter, Jessica.
Helena, Jeenat, and Angel Billen are three remarkable sisters who have made their mark as weightlifters, proudly representing Canada on national and international platforms. Driving their incredible success in the sport are their parents, Harjit and Atinder Billen, whose dedication and parenting approach have been instrumental in shaping their daughters’ journey.
Amarveer Singh Dhesi, better known as Amar Dhesi, has made waves in the world of wrestling, representing Canada in the men’s 125 kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2024 Summer Olympics and claiming gold in the same category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Behind Amar’s remarkable journey is the steadfast support and dedication of his parents, Balbir and Gurbax Dhesi.
Kamaljit Singh Badwal and Gurinder Kaur Badwal, proud parents of three athletic children, have dedicated themselves to nurturing their kids’ passion while also balancing the complexities of life and family. Jeevan today plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and was named the Whitecaps U16 Player of the Year in 2022.
Raising not one but three athletes came with its challenges. Both Sukhjinder and Komal prioritized creating a strong mental and emotional foundation for all their kids, taking in important advice from a coach.
With no professional hockey background, both Kuldip and Harvinder’s unwavering support was enough to become the cornerstone of Arshdeep’s success in ice hockey.
