Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya honours HCS officer Vishwajeet Singh
-An international shooter, Mr Singh has won ‘Finisher’ title in Ironman Triathlon Goa-2024
Chandigarh, October 30, 2024: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya on Wednesday honoured Shri Vishwajeet Singh, a distinguished international shooter and Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officer, for his remarkable achievement in the prestigious Ironman Triathlon Goa-2024.
Mr Singh, known for his resilience and commitment to excellence, earned the prestigious title of ‘Finisher’ in this global event, making him the first HCS officer in Haryana to accomplish this challenging feat.
Expressing pride in Mr Singh’s accomplishments and recognizing his commitment to the ‘Fit India’ movement, Governor Shri Dattatraya said that the dedication of Mr Singh to setting new standards in endurance sports for public servants across the country is appreciable.
“I wish that many more officers of the state government should excel in different games. They should also inspire others, in particular youths to make sports an integral part of their daily routine. It will help them stay fit and fine,” added Shri Dattatraya.
It is worth mentioning that the Ironman Triathlon Goa-2024 is widely recognized as India’s most demanding endurance competition, designed as the ultimate test of both physical and mental strength.
The event involves a 1.9-kilometer swim, a 90-kilometer cycling race, and a 21.1-kilometer run. With this achievement, Mr Singh joins an elite group of athletes who have successfully completed this arduous triathlon, demonstrating the true spirit of endurance and dedication.
Inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s “Fit India” initiative, Mr Vishwajeet Singh has exemplified the initiative’s call for a healthier, more active nation. Governor Bandaru Dattatraya commended Singh not only for his achievement in Ironman Goa but also for his dedication to promoting fitness, resilience, and discipline among the youth and public of Haryana.
Apart from his recent triathlon success, Mr Singh holds an impressive athletic record. He is an international medalist in shooting sports and a national medalist in handball. Earlier this year, he also completed the TATA Mumbai Marathon 2024, a gruelling 42-kilometer marathon, securing a successful finisher’s medal and solidifying his reputation as an endurance athlete of national standing.
Currently posted as Secretary of Khadi and Village Industries in Haryana, Mr Vishwajeet Singh’s achievements will inspire countless others to pursue physical fitness and excel in competitive sports.
