WATCH: Darpan My Journey presents Jasmine Mander, Assistant Coach with Canada Soccer
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 01 May, 2024 12:55 PM
Darpan My Journey presents Jasmine Mander, Assistant Coach with Canada Soccer . She serves as an inspiration to women who want to pursue sports within the South Asian community and push the mandate of diversity and representation forward.
Highlighting the journeys of such individuals not only celebrates their achievements but also provides valuable insights into the challenges they've overcome and the lessons they've learned along the way. It's through these stories that others can find motivation and courage to pursue their own dreams and aspirations. Darpan My Journey is not only Darpan's project but also very much yours. We want to hear from you. If you have stories to share of outstanding South Asian Canadians please get in touch with us. Click on the link below to submit your stories. https://forms.gle/WRxtUkxj9nmFyJBX7 Stay tuned for more inspirational South Asian Canadians and their journeys.
Meet the 2023 Darpan Award winners honoured at the 13th Darpan Extraordinary Achievement Awards on Friday, October 13, 2023. The South Asian achievers were recognized for their efforts in various fields.
Through unwavering determination, the bright mind cultivated leadership skills and has now formed an executive team to ensure the club's longevity even after her departure. Beyond her immediate goals, Sharma has grand plans to expand her club's reach, aiming to establish chapters in other schools and even at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she will be pursuing engineering.
Modeling, often perceived as a world of glamor and fashion, is far from the walk in the park it may appear to be. Ujjwalpreet Singh Rajewal, an emerging model in the industry, navigating through the challenges and the rewards that come with being a model, is representing the community on an international scale, having featured with prominent names, like Vogue!
Angel Billen is not your typical 15-year-old, having already made a name for herself in the world of weightlifting. Entering the world of weightlifting at just 6 years old, Angel has won many provincial, national and international medals till date.
Born in India and raised in Vancouver, Sandhu's journey from a correctional officer to an accomplished actress, model, and community activist is a testament to her unwavering determination and commitment to bringing about positive change. Today, Sandhu is not just a shining star in the entertainment industry but also a leading force behind the International South Asian Film Festival (ISAFF), which celebrates diversity and inclusion through the power of storytelling.
Both Meera and Saanjh are excited about their performance at the Centre Stage at Surrey City Hall on September 17th, where they will share the stage with renowned British Columbian musicians Amarjeet Singh on Tabla, Mohan Bhide on Harmonium, and Gavin Dhillon on Sitar. Their performance will encompass Ghazal, Thumri, and Semi-Classical Film songs.
