Kapurthala-A big piece of good news has come to Madhopur Jalauwal and the Punjabi community living abroad. Achieving a prestigious achievement in the world of running, Sardar Surat Singh Chahal has completed six of the world’s biggest marathons. With this, he has received the Abbott World Marathon Majors 6-star medal—an honor that is given only to those runners who conquer the marathons of Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, New York and Tokyo.
A wave of happiness has spread in his village Madhopur Jalauwal. The old and the young are all saying with pride that Chahal Sahab has not only brought glory to his family, but also to the entire community. Years of hard work, daily rigorous training and long journeys to marathons—overcoming all these challenges is a big story in itself.
The 6-star medal of the Abbott World Marathon Majors is not just a medal for the race, but a sign of morale, dedication and determination. Even getting admission in these marathons is difficult—some places require qualifying times, others are selected through a lottery. Chahal Saab’s commitment made all these hurdles easier.
In the picture, he is seen wearing the distinctive blue kit of the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon is considered the toughest and most famous race in the world. Winning it is a great success in itself, but winning the 6-star medal gives his achievement a global dimension.
Running enthusiasts from Canada and Punjab have also welcomed this historic success of Chahal Saab. He has become a source of inspiration for many youngsters, leading Punjabi youth to take up marathon running and endurance sports.
This victory proves that age and distance cannot stand in the way of any goal—if one moves forward with determination and faith, every goal can be achieved. The name Satnam Singh Chahal depicted on the graphic is a sign of congratulations and respect from all those who watched this journey closely.
This achievement of Sardar Surat Singh Chahal will be remembered for years—not only in Madhopur Jalauwal, but in the entire Punjabi world.