Arpinder Singh wins gold in Men’s Triple Jump in Asian Games 2018, held at Jakarta Palembang. He was the bronze medalist in men’s triple jump at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Born on 30 December 1992, he achieved so much of popularity which is hard to achieve at this age. India celebrates 29 August as the national sports day every year. And winning Gold on this sacred day is a big achievement in itself. He gave his wholehearted credit to his coach S.S.Pannu, as he has the greater role in winning gold.
Anglian Medal Hunt Company, a company that supports young Indian athletes towards international competitive success, supported Arpinder Singh. With the special aim towards Olympics, this company not only helped him financially but also physically to win the gold.
Arpinder Singh wins gold by covering the distance of 16.77 metres jump in the Jakarta Palembang. He continues the legacy of Mohinder Singh Gill, who won gold in 1970 Bankok Asian games in Triple Jump. So, Arpinder Singh becomes the second sports personality to win the gold in Men’s Triple Jump. Arpinder Singh made his personal best of 17.17 metres jump at 2014 National Inter-State Championships, in Lucknow.
Future Significance
India is now emerging as the major global player, the credit goes to the Indian sportsmen and the athletes. Compared to last Asian games, India was at the 8th position with 11 gold, 10 silver and 36 bronze. Also, in the last Rio Olympics, India only won 2 silver medals. So, this Asian Games really help in enhancing the inner spirit of the sportsmen to win the medal in competitions. Now, India hopes the same level of performance in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics. At last, Arpinder Singh wins gold, is very significant not only for the encouragement of the Men’s Triple Jump players but also the whole sports too.
