Enough was raised to ensure the Australia-dream came true. fifth World Cup Hockey Tournament, the 1974 and 1978 Asian Games, 1976 “I thought his wisdom should be immortalised in a book which would capture his faith, passion and rich cultural roots”.
Slowly, but certainly, his stamina began to build up. “We learnt all sorts of sport! But to Ajit, its value is immense, for that simple medal represents the pinnacle of his sporting career. Abdullah Hamid Hockey . Ajit Jogi liked telling tales about ‘Diggy raja’, as former chief minister Digvijaya Singh is known, whom he loved to hate but couldn't achieve much in the politics of Madhya Pradesh.
Gagan Ajit Singh returned to the national squad after a gap of almost a year as the Indian Hockey Federation announced an 18-member team. And most importantly, he bought the ring that Surjit still wears on her finger to this day. Ajit would then receive that significant copper medal which he has kept so securely since. jewels of Jalandhar . It cost a princely $30,000 to send the team to Melbourne and the Olympic-bound players and officials had to dig in their pockets to raise funds. From the age of four during the colonial era in Malaya and Singapore, I was involved in hockey, cricket and football,” said the Kuala Lumpur-born mathematics, English and science teacher who moved to Singapore in 1951. Back in his living room, he gingerly unfolds that in-flight menu of 63 years ago with utmost care, for a sentimental look. Terms of Use | Although set back by some injuries (his back and shoulders sometimes Memories need to be shared.”.
Former hockey player Ajit Singh has led a life that should be made into a movie. When asked what his friends thought about his love for sport and healthy lifestyle, Ajit simply smiles, his brown eyes twinkling with pride: “Many people have told me, ‘When I’m your age, I just hope that I’m still able to walk!’”. Indian hockey team under pressure after Sandeep's injury.
He played at centre half position. His long nights of training paid off, when the Singapore Hockey Association selected him as a member of the 18-man team for the Olympics.
This book my grandson wrote is everything he taught me.”, The never-say-die spirit in Ajit brews from his true-blue Sikhism way of life, inherited from his late father Milkha Singh. He wakes up at 5.30am and sleeps at 10.30pm every day. We formed our own teams and competed with each other. It was a far cry from the rural Malaysian countryside where he came from. Yes, muscle memory is vital in sports and lifestyle and majority of his proverbial blood, sweat and tears are captured in a family-commemorative book, ‘The Heart of an Olympian’, written by his grandson Luc Gill, 27, a crypto-currency dealer and fitness guru. considered it a sacred duty to fight for the cause of hockey and the “I feel like a boy!” he said recently when he took 29 minutes to complete the 3,000 metres walking race at the Singapore Masters Athletics (SMA) X-Country Run/Walk meet at MacRitchie Reservoir. Nanaji always encouraged us (grandchildren) to give our best in all our endeavours. It is still the largest number of athletes that Singapore has sent to an Olympics. You have to work hard,” he said.
A row of wooden cabinets line one side of Ajit Singh’s living room, laden full of trophies that the 90-year-old has won over 60 years of playing golf, hockey, cricket and even athletics. The awesome-Ajit-special book will be presented to the invited guests.
The retired educationist, who rose to be a Vice Principal at Queenstown Secondary Technical School, eats more vegetables and less meat these days and also abstains from beer and soft drinks.
“My father used to say, ‘Hard work doesn’t kill you’. Ajit then added his own touch, by getting the entire Singapore hockey team to sign it. Olympian Gagan Ajit Singh on Monday blamed the Indian Hockey Federation for the country's failure to qualify for the Olympics.