From a government school in Manki, a small village in Jalandhar, to the Gold Coast in Australia, Pardeep Singh sure has had an exciting journey.
When he was studying in a government school, little did he imagine the grand plans destiny had for him. He started training in weightlifting at the insistence of a teacher and after looking at his uncle, a weightlifter himself. One of the upcoming champions in the Indian sports scenario, today we discover his life story and celebrate his achievements.
Pardeep Singh Biography
| Name | Pardeep Singh |
| Date of Birth | 4 January 1995 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Religion | Not publicly known |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media Handle | Instagram: @pardeep.johal95 |
Pardeep Singh Journey
The weighlifter hails from Jandiala Manjki in Punjab’s Jalandhar district. He comes from a very modest family background. Singh’s parents are farmers in Jandiala Manjki.
Pardeep's journey in the world of weightlifting began when he was just 13 years old. It was his uncle, also a weightlifter, who motivated him. It was because of him that Pardeep took up weightlifting professionally.
His first glory came at the Commonwealth championships. He won the gold at the 2017 event with a total score of 342 (snatch - 147 and clean & jerk - 195). The very next year, he continued his medal-winning journey with a silver at the CWG.
Pardeep Singh at 2018 Commonwealth Games
Credits: Deccan Herald
The first-ever Commonwealth Games experience can make even the best of athletes go nervous. But not Pardeep. The feisty weightlifter started with a bang and qualified for the finals with flying colors.
Pardeep came very close to golden glory at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. However, he missed out on the top hours and had to settle for silver. He tried to lift 211 kg but wasn't successful. He also tried 209, but the attempt was declared invalid as his elbow pressed out.
"I have lifted a personal best of 215 kg in the past, but maybe it wasn't my day. Whatever happens is God’s wish. It was meant to be a silver for me, so I ended up with that."
He also spoke about the reason he started pursuing weightlifting.
Pardeep Singh with the medal-winners at the 2018 Commonwealth Games | Credits: Indian Express
"If you ask me about motivation, there was none; I was just pushed into it by my family. Probably because my uncle was into it," he told the Indian Express.
Pardeep lifted a total of 352 kg, which included 152 kg snatch and 200 kg clean & jerk. He fell short of 8 kg as Sanele Mao from Samoa lifted 360 kg (154 kg snatch and 206 kg clean & lift).
The silver medal is also a big achievement for Pardeep, who debuted at the Commonwealth Games then.
In May 2019, Pardeep won the bronze medal at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in clean and jerk with 102 kg.
2020 NationalChampionships
Pardeep Singh started the year 2020 with a bang by dishing out his personal best in the snatch event at the National Weightlifting Championships to win the men's 102 kg gold.
Pardeep stamped his authority by lifting a personal best of 151 kg in his 3rd snatch attempt, followed by 195 kg in clean and jerk to make a total of 346 kg.
“This is a pre-competition tournament for him. We are testing him ahead of the Kazakhstan Asian Championships, where his target would be to achieve 203 kg,” the national coach Vijay Sharma said after the event.
Interesting Facts
- Pardeep Singh is employed with the Indian Railways.
- His longstanding national record was smashed by one of India’s talented young weightlifters, Jeremy Lalrinnunga, earlier in 2019. The 16-year-old lifted a total of 297 kg to break as many as 15 records overall at the Indian and Asian levels.
Achievements of Pardeep Singh
| Year | Competition | Event / Category | Medal / Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast (Australia) | Men’s 105 kg | Silver Medal |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Clean & Jerk | Set a new Indian national record with a lift of 200 kg |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Total Lift | Lifted 352 kg (152 kg Snatch + 200 kg Clean & Jerk), which was his personal best at the time |
| 2017 | Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships | Men’s 105 kg | Gold Medal |
| 2017 | National Weightlifting Championships (India) | Men’s 105 kg | Gold Medal |
| Multiple Years | Senior National Weightlifting Championships | Men’s 105 kg | Won several medals and established himself among India’s top heavyweight weightlifters |
| 2018 | Arjuna Award (Nomination) | Weightlifting | Recognised for his Commonwealth Games silver medal performance (not awarded) |
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With inherent talent, young age, and a grounded attitude, the whole world is his oyster. We cannot wait to see Pradeep reach new heights of success and make the country really proud.
FAQs
Which state is weightlifter Pardeep Singh from?
Pardeep Singh comes from Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
What weight category does Pardeep Singh compete in?He has competed primarily in the men's 102kg, 105kg, and 109kg weight divisions.
Which major medal did Pardeep Singh win at the 2018 Commonwealth Games?He won the silver medal in the men’s 105kg weightlifting event at Gold Coast 2018.
Did Pardeep Singh win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships?Yes, he won gold medals at both the 2017 Gold Coast and 2019 Apia Commonwealth Championships.