Quick Info
| Profession | Weightlifting |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Mehas Village in Patiala, Punjab |
Latest News about Harjinder Kaur
29/07/2026
Harjinder Kaur won the silver medal in the women’s 69 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. She lifted a personal-best 227 kg total, improving on her bronze-medal finish from the 2022 Birmingham Games and setting new Commonwealth Games records during the competition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games (2022) |
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| Also Known As | Harjinder Kaur |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 71 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Weightlifting Coach | Paramjeet Sharma (Commonwealth Games weight lifting champion in 1990) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Girls Secondary School, Nabha, Punjab |
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| College/University | SGTB Khalsa College, Anandpur Sahib, Punjab |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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| Siblings | Pritpal Singh (clerk) |
Family
| Father | Sahib Singh |
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| Mother | Kuldeep Kaur |
| Siblings | Pritpal Singh (Brother) |
Career
| Awards | 2021: Best Lifter trophy in senior national championships held at NIS Patiala | ||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/harjinder_kaur_9592/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Harjinder Kaur won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the 71 kg category. | |
| 2. From a young age, she was passionate about sports and played Kabaddi during her school years. | |
| 3. She began training in weightlifting in 2016 under the guidance of coach Pramjeet Sharma. | |
| 4. With the help of her coach Paramjeet Sharma, she received support when her family couldn't assist her. | |
| 5. She has expressed her admiration for fellow weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. | |
| 6. Following her victory at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Harjinder was praised by Punjab's Chief Minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |