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Pinki Singh (Lawn Bowl) Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More

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Hometown: New Delhi
Age: 42 Years

Pinki Singh

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionLawn bowler
Famous forBeing the part of the Indian quartet that won the gold medal against South Africa in the final of lawn bowl at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (India's first-ever medal in the sport)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 163 cm
in meters- 1.63 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 4”
Weight (approx.)in kilograms- 55 kg
in pounds- 121 lbs
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Bowls career
Medals• Asia Pacific Bowls Championships 2009
Bronze

• Asian Lawn Bowls Championship 2014
Bronze in women's triples

• Asian Lawn Bowls Championship 2016
Silver in women's triples

• Asian Lawn Bowls Championship 2016
Bronze in women's fours

• Asian Lawn Bowls Championship 2017
Gold in women's triples

• Commonwealth Games 2022
Gold in fours
Award9 January 2024: Arjuna Award
Pinki Singh while receiving the Arjuna Award from the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
CoachMadhukant Pathak (a former cricket umpire)
Personal Life
Date of Birth14 August 1980 (Thursday)
Age (as of 2022) 42 Years
BirthplaceNew Delhi
Zodiac signLeo
NationalityIndian
HometownNew Delhi
College/UniversityNational Institute of Sport, Patiala
Education Qualification(s) [1]The Indian Express• Bachelor of Arts in Delhi
• A course in cricket at the National Institute of Sport, Patiala
Relationships & More
Marital StatusNot Known
Family
Husband/SpouseN/A
Pinki Singh

Some Lesser Known Facts About Pinki Singh

  • Pinki Singh is an Indian lawn bowler who is known for being part of the Indian quartet that won the gold medal against South Africa in the final lawn bowl at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
  • Pinki was born and grew up in Delhi, where she lives with her father. In 2005, she joined Delhi Public School, RK Puram as a cricket coach. Previously, she had pursued a cricket course after which she was recruited as a physical education teacher.

    Pinki Singh with her students after winning a tournament

    Pinki Singh with her students after winning a tournament

  •  In 2007, she took up lawn bowling recreationally as DPS, RK Puram was a practice spot for lawn bowling players.
  • In an interview, the principal of Pinki’s school said that Pinki was very confident before representing India at the Commonwealth Games 2022. She talked about her and said,

    I had met her before she travelled (to Birmingham) and she was full of confidence. Before leaving, she told me ‘Iss baar toh kuchh lekar aaungi (I won’t come back empty-handed this time).”

  • According to her colleagues, she could not train properly because of the COVID-19 pandemic and a knee injury. Her colleague Mandeep Tiwani talked about her and said,

    Ever since she started representing India, I have seen her drive and focus towards her sport. Training always came first, no matter what personal turmoil she went through.”

  • After winning gold at the CWG, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team and said,

    Historic win in Birmingham! India is proud of Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey for bringing home the prestigious Gold in Lawn Bowls. The team has demonstrated great dexterity and their success will motivate many Indians towards Lawn Bowls.”

  • In an interview, she expressed her happiness after winning the medal at CWG and said,

    I am speechless. But I am elated. I can’t explain the feeling right now because it is a dream come true for me. 11 years ago we lost by 1 point. Now we got it.”

    Pinki Singh during CWG 2022

    Pinki Singh during CWG 2022

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