Amarveer Singh Dhesi, better known as Amar Dhesi, has made waves in the world of wrestling, representing Canada in the men’s 125 kg freestyle wrestling event at the 2024 Summer Olympics and claiming gold in the same category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Behind Amar’s remarkable journey is the steadfast support and dedication of his parents, Balbir and Gurbax Dhesi.
Kamaljit Singh Badwal and Gurinder Kaur Badwal, proud parents of three athletic children, have dedicated themselves to nurturing their kids’ passion while also balancing the complexities of life and family. Jeevan today plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and was named the Whitecaps U16 Player of the Year in 2022.
Raising not one but three athletes came with its challenges. Both Sukhjinder and Komal prioritized creating a strong mental and emotional foundation for all their kids, taking in important advice from a coach.
With no professional hockey background, both Kuldip and Harvinder’s unwavering support was enough to become the cornerstone of Arshdeep’s success in ice hockey.
Behind every young sports star making waves and earning laurels is an extraordinary journey of care, sacrifice, and relentless support. In the first cover story of 2025, DARPAN delves into the lives of extraordinary parents, the unsung heroes of their children’s sporting victories.
Democratic US lawmaker Ro Khanna on Wednesday announced that Republican colleague Rich McCormick will join him as the co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India, replacing Mike Walz, who is now the National Security Adviser to President Donal Trump.
