Chandigarh-Senior Congress leader and former IPS officer Gurinder Singh Dhillon has congratulated 19-year-old athlete Pooja Singh for her remarkable achievement in Indian athletics after winning a gold medal and breaking a national high-jump record that had stood for 14 years.
In a message shared on social media, Dhillon praised the young athlete from Bosti village in Fatehabad district of Haryana for her outstanding performance and determination. He described her achievement as a proud moment not only for Haryana but for the entire country, highlighting the growing strength of Indian women in sports.
Dhillon also acknowledged the vital role played by Pooja Singh’s parents, coach, and support team in helping her reach the national stage. He noted that behind every sporting success lies years of hard work, sacrifice, discipline, and encouragement from family members and mentors.
The senior Congress leader further lauded Haryana’s strong sporting culture, which has consistently produced athletes who have excelled at national and international levels. He said Pooja Singh’s record-breaking performance serves as an inspiration for young athletes across India, especially girls aspiring to build careers in sports.
By breaking a national record that had remained untouched for more than a decade, Pooja Singh has added another milestone to Haryana’s rich sporting legacy. Her achievement has been widely welcomed by sports enthusiasts and public figures, who see her success as a symbol of the rising talent emerging from rural India.
Dhillon expressed confidence that this gold medal is only the beginning of a promising career for the young athlete and wished her many more successes in the years ahead, bringing further glory to Haryana and India on larger sporting platforms.