LUDHIANA: Harmanpreet Kaur, 18, from Machiwada village is no ordinary teen. When people of her age group are busy enjoying life, Harmanpreet has already carved a niche for herself. Overcoming her limitations, she made her family proud by winning bronze medal in shot put and silver in discus throw at national-level games held last year by the Indian Blind Sports Association.
This is not the first achievement of Harmanpreet, who is partially blind (B3 category). The journey of her success started from her school days when at the age of 11 she won gold in 100 mt race at national games held at Ludhiana. A number of medals exemplify her sportsman's spirit. In the last 7 years, she has won 27 medals in different sports activities like race, shot put and discus throw.
Despite winning so many awards in sports, Harmanpreet doesn't want to take it up as career. Presently pursuing BSc in media studies, she wants to be a radio jockey. "I have won many medals in sports and have proved myself in this field. Now I want to take up media as a career choice," said Harmanpreet. She celebrated her birthday on Monday in the city along with other physically challenged people.
Talking about her family support, Harmanpreet said, "I have a sports background. My father has won a bronze medal in shot put at British Open Athletic Championship, 2005, and my uncle was also an athlete. I got full support from my family. They encouraged me in every way."
"Sports was my destiny and being an RJ is my passion. It was my destiny and my family background that took me towards sports, but I actually want to step in media line as it has always tempted me. I like the way radio jockeys talk. They entertain their listeners and I want to do the same," she said.
Her father Gurpreet Singh, a government employee, shared his feelings, "Though my daughter is partially blind, she has never been dependant on anybody. It was her fighting spirit that brought her to this level where everyone appreciates her talent and achievements. I have always supported my daughter and will continue to do so in whatever career line she chooses."
This is not the first achievement of Harmanpreet, who is partially blind (B3 category). The journey of her success started from her school days when at the age of 11 she won gold in 100 mt race at national games held at Ludhiana. A number of medals exemplify her sportsman's spirit. In the last 7 years, she has won 27 medals in different sports activities like race, shot put and discus throw.
Despite winning so many awards in sports, Harmanpreet doesn't want to take it up as career. Presently pursuing BSc in media studies, she wants to be a radio jockey. "I have won many medals in sports and have proved myself in this field. Now I want to take up media as a career choice," said Harmanpreet. She celebrated her birthday on Monday in the city along with other physically challenged people.
Talking about her family support, Harmanpreet said, "I have a sports background. My father has won a bronze medal in shot put at British Open Athletic Championship, 2005, and my uncle was also an athlete. I got full support from my family. They encouraged me in every way."
"Sports was my destiny and being an RJ is my passion. It was my destiny and my family background that took me towards sports, but I actually want to step in media line as it has always tempted me. I like the way radio jockeys talk. They entertain their listeners and I want to do the same," she said.
Her father Gurpreet Singh, a government employee, shared his feelings, "Though my daughter is partially blind, she has never been dependant on anybody. It was her fighting spirit that brought her to this level where everyone appreciates her talent and achievements. I have always supported my daughter and will continue to do so in whatever career line she chooses."