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.
Darpan Chat Central presents the amazingly talented award winning baker & owner of Mann and Co Bakeshop, Jujhar Mann. Hear from this Food Network Champion and Netflix Finalist on his journey and all the delicious creations he has going on in his bakery for the holiday season.
Sandeep Singh Batth, a Relationship Manager in Commercial Financial Services at RBC, immigrated to Canada in 2015. He lives in Surrey, British Columbia, with his wife Kanupriya Batth, a Senior HR Advisor at Lululemon Athletica, and their two-year-old son, Aveer.
