NEW DELHI: 22-year-old Indian shooter and Olympic bronze medallist Sarabjot Singh has made headlines by turning down a prestigious job offer from the Haryana government.
Sarabjot, who was offered the position of Deputy Director in the Sports Department, has chosen to prioritize his shooting career instead.
"The job is good, but I will not do it right now. I want to work on my shooting first," Sarabjot said. He acknowledged the pressure from his family to secure a stable job but emphasized his commitment to his sport. "My family has also been asking me to get a decent job, but I want to do shooting... I don't want to go against some decisions that I have made, so I cannot do a job right now," he added.
Sarabjot's decision comes on the heels of his success at the Paris Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event.
Upon returning to his hometown of Dheen village in Ambala district, Haryana, the young athlete was given a hero's welcome. Family, friends, and villagers gathered to celebrate his achievement, greeting him with drumbeats, flower garlands, and the burst of crackers.
The celebration was a heartfelt acknowledgement of Sarabjot's hard work and dedication. On his arrival, he first took blessings from his parents, Harjeet Kaur and Jitender Singh, before joining the jubilant crowd. The village of Dheen, brimming with pride, showered him with floral petals, and the atmosphere was filled with dance and music.
While Sarabjot's decision to reject the government job might surprise some, it highlights his unwavering focus on his shooting career. His commitment to the sport has already brought him success on the international stage, and his decision suggests that he is aiming even higher in the future, and perhaps a gold in the LA 2028 Olympics.
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