Sawarn Singh
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born |
20 February 1990 Dalelwala Mansa, Punjab, India |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event(s) | Men's single sculls |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | 2011, M1x, 17th; |
| Olympic finals | 2012, M1x, TBD; |
Sawarn Singh is an Indian rower.[1] He was born on 20 February 1990 at Dalelwala Mansa in Punjab, India. He primarily competes in single scull events. He has qualified for 2012 Summer Olympics in Men's single scull event and reached last eight (7:00.49, 2 km). Swarn Singh Virk secured his spot in the London Olympics by winning his event at the FISA Olympic Continental Qualification Regatta for Asia in Chung Ju, Korea. The 21-year-old Virk qualified in the men's single sculls even for the mega-event.
London Olympics was the maiden Olympics appearance for the Jharkhand National Games gold medallist.[2][3]
Major Events
| Event | Place | Class | Time | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 World Rowing Championships | Slovenia | M1x | 07:04.79 | 17 |
| 2012 Summer Olympics | London | M1x | 7:29.66 | 16 |
References
- ↑ Sawarn Singh Profile World Rowing.
- ↑ "Rower Swarn Singh brings cheer to India". The Times of India. Jul 29, 2012.
- ↑ "Swarn in singles sculls quarters, lightweight doubles team out". The Hindu. July 29, 2012.
External links
- Sawarn Singh, Profile BBC Sport