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Sangram Singh (born 21 July 1985), is an Indian wrestler, actor, motivational speaker, philanthropist, health guru and Honorary doctorate.[2][3][4][5] Ministry of youth affairs and sports of India choose him as a brand ambassador and Fit India Icon of Fit India Campaign, 2021 [6][7] He is the face and in support to the anti-tobacco campaign "Tobacco Free India".[8][9]

Sangram Singh
Born
Sangram Singh

(1985-07-21) 21 July 1985 (age 37)
Madina, Rohtak, Haryana, India[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationWrestler, actor, Motivational Speaker, Health Expert
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Spouse
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(m. 2022)​

He has also appeared in a number of reality television shows, such as Survivor India and was finalist of season seven of Bigg Boss in 2013 and many others. In July 2015, he won the Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Championship in the South Africa & in 2012, World’s best professional wrestler.[10][11][12]


Early life


Sangram is from the village Madina in Rohtak, Haryana. He was born into a humble family. Sangram was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was confined to a wheelchair for the first eight years of his life.[13] His father, Umed Singh, is a retired army soldier. His mother Ramodevi is a homemaker. Sangram was an average student in school.[12]


Philanthropy


Sangram Singh is a philanthropist. [14] He came out with an appeal to help Pulwama martyrs families.[15] He said that people can contact him if those families need support for education or marriage of their children.

He also pledges all his organs for donation and motivates the same to all youths from which the deaths due to organ failure can be averted.[16]

Sangram Singh Charitable Foundation joins hands with Yuva Unstoppable to transform bathrooms, water facilities, smart classrooms and overall fitness of 1000 government schools across India. It begin with 200 schools in Haryana, Sangram's home town.[17]

Now cancer sufferers from any state of the country will not be financially deprived of treatment. Sangram Singh's foundation will provide free treatment to such patients. Sangram Singh has started a campaign towards defeating cancer and making a healthy India. Cancer sufferers, women and children, contact them through the Internet media, e-mail or directly. Cancer patients will be treated completely free of cost. Its expenses will be borne by Sangram Singh Charitable Foundation.[18]


Career



Professional Wrestling career


See also: Professional wrestling in India

Sangram Singh started his career as a sportsperson with the Delhi Police in 1999.[19] In All India Police Games 2005 he represented Delhi Police at Chawla (New Delhi) and successfully had a bronze medal. He was also awarded the title World's Best Professional Wrestler by World Wrestling Professionals, after a match in South Africa in 2012 for his style, stamina, and nature of wrestling.[20]

In July 2015, Sangram won the Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship after defeating Joe E. Legend in the Last Man Standing fight in Port Elizabeth.[21]

Sangram won the Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship for the second time on 27 March 2016, by defeating South African wrestler Ananzi, keeping the belt in India. The match was played at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.[22] In 2019 he bought the rights to make a biopic on the life of wrestler K. D. Jadhav, who won the first Olympic title for India in 1952. He is playing the titular role in the movie.[23]


Social service and motivational speaking


Sangram has been involved in social service and conducts various motivational talks for corporate companies. He motivates youngsters at schools and colleges by sharing his life journey, thus being a real life motivational coach.[24][25] He was a motivational speaker for Indian wrestlers who were representing India in the Commonwealth Games.[26][13] Sangram has also been part of promotion to create awareness about voting in Haryana, his hometown.[27] Singh announced the launch of the Champions Pro Khusti league in December 2015 in Mumbai. Sangram played his first international match in India in Chandigarh on 6 February 2016, the proceeds of which were dedicated to the benefit of cancer patients.[28] Recently, Sangram Singh adopted 16 girls and 7 boys from his hometown Haryana and has sponsored their education. This is along with the adoption of a school in Satara, Maharashtra.[29][30] Sangram Singh Foundation organised the first wrestling awards to felicitate and honour the forgotten heroes from wrestling who had won individual medals for India over the years on 16 September 2017 in New Delhi.[31][non-primary source needed]


Entertainment


In 2018 Director Mahesh Bhatt presented his first music video with Sangram Singh.[32] Sangram shared his fitness mantra with actress Raveena Tandon on her television chat show Simply Baatein.[33] Sangram also featured in Hrithik Roshan and Discovery India's television show HRX Heroes depicting stories of real-life heroes. Sangram's journey from the wheelchair to being an international professional wrestler was portrayed in this show.[34] DD Sports telecasted a panel discussion series titled Rio to Tokyo: Vision 2020 to encourage participation of female athletes in various fields of sports. A special show as part of the series was hosted by Sangram Singh at Haryana's MD University Rohtak on 19 December 2016.[35] Sangram has walked the ramp for designers like Sanjana Jon, Nitya Bajaj Birla, Dhruv Vaish in FDCI.[36]


Sportswear line


Sangram launched his sportswear range SGXbySangramSingh in Delhi on 17 March 2016 at FDCI. This launch was supported by celebrity designer Rohit Bal, President of FDCI Sunil Sethi and Sangram's fiancée, actress Payal Rohatgi.[37]


Awards and recognition


Sangram received the Man of Substance award on India Men Show which took place on 18 April 2019, at the Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi. He is also the world peace brand ambassador of Wockhardt Group. He received the title Indian Affairs Indian of the year 2014 in Sports Leadership at the 5th Annual Indian Affairs, founded by Satya Brahma, at India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2014.[38] He gave a motivational talk to the students of IIT Delhi in February 2016 when he was invited to the institution as a guest of honour.[39] Recently, a chapter on Sangram's life journey has been included in Hindi textbooks for children studying in the 7th standard.[40] A scholarship in a university under Sangram Singh has been offered to students who come from modest families.[41] Sangram was also appointed the brand ambassador for Haryana Kabaddi League, that was organised in Haryana in June 2016.[42] Sangram was invited by the AYUSH ministry and the NDMC to Delhi as guest of honour to motivate youngsters on International Yoga Day 2016, by sharing his life story and talking about the benefits of yoga.[43]


Personal life


Sangram Singh hails from Rohtak, Haryana. His parents are Umed Singh and Ramodevi. He has a brother and a sister. Born in the village of Madina, Sangram fought rheumatoid arthritis and got up from the wheelchair to become a wrestler representing India. He also had a brief stint in Delhi Police. Sangram and actress Payal Rohatgi got engaged on 27 February 2014 at a ceremony in Payal's hometown Ahmedabad.[44] He is also a registered organ donor.[45]


Updates of COVID-19



Television and radio


Show nameChannelAs
Senior World Wrestling ChampionshipStar SportsHost and Commentator
Be A Champion with Sangram SinghRadioHost and Narrator
Jeetunga MainWeb-seriesHost and Himself
Hausalon Ki UdaanDoordarshanHost
100% De Dana DanColorsHimself
Sacch Ka SaamnaStar PLUSHimself
Big TossIndia TVHimself
SuperCops vs SupervillainsLife OKInspector Sangram
Badi Door Se Aaye HaiSAB TVArmaan Kumar
Tau aur BhauLive IndiaHost
Simply Baatien With RaveenaSony PalHimself
HRX heroesDiscovery IndiaHimself
IRT IndiaHistory TV18Himself
Rio to Tokyo: Vision 2020DD SportsHost

Reality Television


YearNameRoleChannelNotesRef
2012Survivor IndiaContestantStar PlusEliminated
2013Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi KiLife OKWinner
2013Bigg Boss 7Colors TVFinalist
2015Nach Baliye 7Star PlusAlong with Payal Rohatgi
2022Lock Upp (season 1) ALT BalajiGuest

Movies


Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Director Note Ref.
2015 Uvaa [50]
Ek Tha Khashava Will be seen portraying KD Jadhav [23]
God of Cricket Sudesh Kanojia Will be seen portraying Sachin Tendulkar [51]

Wrestling


YearcompetitionLocationCategoryPlace/medal
200349th Senior Men Greco Roman Style National Wrestling ChampionshipRanchi120 kgSecond / Silver[52]
2005World Senior Wrestling ChampionshipBudapest (Hungary)96 kgParticipated[53]
2005All India Police Games, Represent Delhi PoliceChawla (New Delhi)96 kgBronze Medal[54]
2006Johnie Reitz Big-5 Wrestling Competition (Open Championship)Johannesburg (South Africa)96 kgGold medal[55][56]
2007All India Open Wrestling CompetitionDelhi110 kgGold / First[57]
2015Commonwealth Heavyweight ChampionshipsPort Elizabeth, South Africalast man standingWinner[58]
2016Champions ProKhustiMohali, Chandigarh, Indiadefeat Robbie EWinner[59]
2016Commonwealth Heavyweight ChampionshipsPort Elizabeth, South Africadefeat AnanziWinner[22]
2017KD Jadhav Memorial International Khusti ChampionshipsTalkatora Stadium, New Delhidefeat Kevin Radford JrWinner[60]

Awards


YearAwardAward byAbout the award
2022Youth Icon AwardCinema Aaj TakSangram Singh was awarded Youth Icon Award by Cinema Aaj Tak -2022 [61]
2021Maharashtra Jan Gaurav PurskarShri Bhagatsingh Koshyariji Governor of MaharashtraSangram Singh was awarded for Maharashtra Jan Gaurav Purskar Ceremony at Raj Bhavan by the hand Shri Bhagatsingh koshyariji governor of Maharashtra.[62]
2020Change Maker Award 2020Award by Yuva UnstoppableSangram Singh was recognised as Changemaker at Yuva Unstoppable event in Delhi for the remarkable mission and work of Sangram Singh Foundation.[63]
2019Fighters Spirit of the Year 2019Med Scape IndiaMedscape India National Awards has been a successful endeavor of Medscape India since the last eight years. Sangram Singh has awarded for his contribution in the field of health care of India[64]
2016Best Sportsperson & TV personalityDr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Award[65]This award was initiated by the nephew of the former President of India and an acclaimed NGO.
2014Indian Affair India Leadership Conclave AwardPrestige Media OutfitSangram Singh among others shined at Asia's Biggest India Leadership Conclave Awards 2014[66]
2012Shiv Rajmudra Chhatrapati Award[67]Indian Martial Art - MaharashtraSangram Singh was awarded this award as Best Sports Person of 2012.
2012World's Best Wrestler of 2012[68][69]WWP[70]WWP is a Professional Wrestling Federation in South Africa. Sangram was selected for this award from World Wide Wrestlers in WWP.
2010Crown AwardYoung Men's Association of India[71]Young Men's Association of India is an NGO headed by president Amit Swami who is a promoter of bodybuilding in India. The honour is presented for Sangram's achievements in wrestling.

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