Personal Profile (Personal Biography)
Full Name: Vijender Singh or Vijender Beniwal
Date of Birth (Birthday): October 29 , 1985
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 6'0"”
Weight: 75 kg”
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Kalwas village, Bhiwani, Haryana
Religion: Hindu
Marital Status: Single
Languages: Hindi, Haryanvi and English
Professional Game: Boxing
Family Background
Father's Name: Mahipal Singh Beniwal
Brother's Name: Manoj
Boxing Background
Famous Victories
2009- World Amateur Boxing Championships in Milan - Bronze medal.
2008- Beijing Olympic Games - Bronze medal
2006- Commonwealth Games in Melbourne - Silver medal
2006- Asian Games in Doha - Bronze medal.
Insight to Vijender's Life
Vijender Singh is the iconic Indian boxer who bagged Bronze medal in Beijing Olympics.He did his schooling in his village only and also received his bachelors degree in local collage in Bhiwani. He turned up towarsd boxing through coach Jagdish Singh, who appreciated his talent and took him to Bhiwani Boxing club. After his Olympics win, Vijender emerged as a celebrity & took part in ramp shows. His elder brother Manoj succeeded to enter into the Indian Army in 1998 with his boxing credentials & decided to support Vijender financially so he could continue his boxing training.
Award and Achievements
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (2009).
- Padma Shri award in 2010.
- Top-ranked boxer in annual middle-weight (75 kg) category by International Boxing Association (AIBA).
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| By Ashok (on Jul 17, 2011 02:07 PM) I am also a national boxing player
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| By SANDEEP KUMAR (on Jul 09, 2011 05:41 PM) I am also a national boxing player.i also meet great celebraties like Bijender,Akhil,Jitender in the ring.
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