Sangram Singh
Sangram Singh, is an Indian wrestler, actor, motivational speaker, philanthropist and health guru. He has also appeared in a number of reality television shows, such as Survivor India and was finalist of season seven of Bigg Boss in 2013 and many others. In July 2015, he won the Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Championship that was held in South Africa. He was awarded the title of World's Best Wrestler by the World Wrestling Professionals.
Early life
Sangram is from the village Madina in Rohtak, Haryana. He was born into a humble family. Sangram was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was confined to a wheelchair for the first eight years of his life.His father, Umed Singh, is a retired army soldier. His mother Ramodevi is a homemaker. Sangram was an average student in school.
Philanthropy
Sangram Singh is a philanthropist. He came out with an appeal to help Pulwama martyrs families.He said that people can contact him if those families need support for education or marriage of their children.
He has adopted more than 150 children.
He also pledges all his organs for donation and motivates the same to all youths from which the deaths due to organ failure can be averted.
Sangram Singh Charitable Foundation joins hands with Yuva Unstoppable to transform bathrooms, water facilities, smart classrooms and overall fitness of 1000 government schools across India. It begin with 200 schools in Haryana, Sangram's home town. The overall attendance, health, and learning outcomes will improve tremendously.
Career
Health Guru
Sangram U Singh, started his life breaking stereotype and continues to do so. He was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was confined to his bed for the first 8 years of his life. Sangram fought the disease through yoga and naturopathy and backed by mother's unstinted care and his own steely resolve. The frame of his character got firmed up in the process and he went on to become the world's best professional wrestler. The phase of initial struggle taught Sangram the real importance of healthy life and henceforth, considering life as valuable gift of life- he decided to dedicate his life in the service of the mankind leading as an example. More importantly, the entire process made him humble and humane.Sangram Singh motivates grass route aspiring youth to top officers & top education Institutes of our Country. His life struggle & experience will give boost their confidence to achieve their goals & serve humanity as well.
Wrestling career
Sangram Singh started his career as a sportsperson with the Delhi Police in 1999.In All India Police Games 2005 he represented Delhi Police at Chawla and successfully had a bronze medal.
He was also awarded the title World's Best Professional Wrestler by World Wrestling Professionals, after a match in South Africa in 2012 for his style, stamina, and nature of wrestling. It was during this fight that he nearly died - his opponent was on him for 10 minutes and he nearly suffocated.
He was named brand ambassador for the Wrestling Federation of India for 2014.
In July 2015, Sangram won the Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship after defeating Joe E. Legend in the Last Man Standing fight in Port Elizabeth. Sangram was felicitated for his Commonwealth Heavyweight Professional Championship victory by the honourable Prime Minister Of India Shri Narendra Modi in Delhi.
Sangram won the Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship for the second time on March 27, 2016, by defeating South African wrestler Ananzi, keeping the belt In India. The match was played at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Sangram has recently bought the rights to make a biopic on the life of legendary wrestler K. D. Jadhav, who won the first Olympic title for India in 1952. He is playing the titular role in the movie.
Social service and motivational speaking
Sangram has been involved in social service and conducts various motivational talks for corporate companies. He motivates youngsters at schools and colleges by sharing his life journey, thus being a real life motivational coach. He is closely working with People For Animals as their brand ambassador. He was the official motivational speaker for the Indian Army and for Indian wrestlers who were representing India in the Commonwealth Games. Sangram has also been part of promotion to create awareness about voting in Haryana, his hometown. Singh announced the launch of the Champions Pro Khusti league in December 2015 in Mumbai. Sangram played his first international match in India in Chandigarh on 6 February 2016, the proceeds of which were dedicated to the benefit of cancer patients. Recently, Sangram Singh adopted 16 girls and 7 boys from his hometown Harayana and has sponsored their education. This is along with the adoption of a school in Maharashtra. Sangram Singh Foundation organised the first wrestling awards to felicitate and honour the forgotten heroes from wrestling who had won individual medals for India over the years on 16 September 2017 in New Delhi. We consider this a great initiative by the foundation headed by Sangram Singh who feels that it is his time to give back to the games that gave him so much. We hope that his noble efforts to promote wrestling in India and internationally is appreciated by all sportsperson as sports is all about keeping the spirit alive in coming generations.He work for his society and country's betterment to inspire and motivate grass route aspiring youth to top officers of his country.
Entertainment
Sangram Singh recent present was noted in Mahesh Bhatt's album Woh Safar. Notably, this was the first international song for Mahesh Bhatt and Sangram Singh. Sangram shared his fitness mantra with actress Raveena Tandon on her television chat show Simply Baatein. Sangram also featured in Hrithik Roshan and Discovery India's television show HRX Heroes depicting stories of real-life heroes. Sangram's journey from the wheelchair to being an international professional wrestler was portrayed in this show. DD Sports telecasted a panel discussion series titled Rio to Tokyo: Vision 2020 to encourage participation of female athletes in various fields of sports. A special show as part of the series was hosted by Sangram Singh at Haryana's MD University Rohtak on 19 December 2016. Sangram graces the ramp as showstopper for the designers he believes in and has walked for quite a few like Sanjana Jon, Nitya Bajaj Birla, Dhruv Vaish in FDCI and is quite a craze among the female audiences for his humility and grace.Sportswear line
Sangram launched his sportswear range SGXbySangramSingh in Delhi on 17 March 2016 at FDCI, proceeds of which go towards the benefit of the common man. This launch was supported by celebrity designer Rohit Bal, President of FDCI Sunil Sethi and Sangram's fiancée, actress Payal Rohatgi.Awards and recognition
Sangram received the Man of Substance award on India Men Show which took place on April 18, 2019, at the Metropolitan Hotel, New Delhi. He is also the world peace brand ambassador of Wockhardt Group. He received the title Indian Affairs Indian of the year 2014 in Sports Leadership at the 5th Annual Indian Affairs, founded by Satya Brahma, at India Leadership Conclave & Indian Affairs Business Leadership Awards 2014. He gave a motivational talk to the students of IIT Delhi in February 2016 when he was invited to the institution as a guest of honour. Recently, a chapter on Sangram's life journey has been included in Hindi textbooks for children studying in the 7th standard. A scholarship in a university under Sangram Singh has been offered to students who come from modest families. Sangram was also appointed the brand ambassador for Haryana Kabaddi League, that was organised in Haryana in June 2016. Sangram was invited by the AYUSH ministry and the NDMC to Delhi as guest of honour to motivate youngsters on International Yoga Day 2016, by sharing his life story and talking about the benefits of yoga.Personal life
Sangram Singh hails from Rohtak, Haryana. His parents are Umed Singh and Ramodevi. He has a brother and a sister. Born in the village of Madina, Sangram fought rheumatoid arthritis and got up from the wheelchair to become a wrestler representing India. He also had a brief stint in Delhi Police. Sangram and actress Payal Rohatgi got engaged on 27 February 2014 at a ceremony in Payal's hometown Ahmedabad. He is also a registered organ donor.Updates of COVID-19
- Sangram Singh launched nationwide mentor-ship campaign "HaraoCorona, ChampionBanona 21" to combat the impact of the pandemic on everyone, especially youth.
- #CoronaConcerns: Sangram Singh starts a fitness campaign to motivate people
- Sangram Singh has not only donated towards PM’s relief fund but is also working with an NGO to provide food and basic hygiene kit to more than 8000 migrant labourers in the states of Gujarat, Haryana, and the union territory of Chandigarh.
Television and radio
| Show name | Channel | As |
| Senior World Wrestling Championship | Star Sports | Host and Commentator |
| Be A Champion with Sangram Singh | Radio | Host and Narrator |
| Jeetunga Main | Web-series | Host and Himself |
| Hausalon Ki Udaan | Doordarshan | Host |
| 100% - De Dhana Dhan | Colors | Himself |
| Sacch Ka Saamna | Star PLUS | Himself |
| Big Toss | India TV | Himself |
| SuperCops vs Supervillains | Life OK | Inspector Sangram |
| Badi Door Se Aaye Hai | SAB TV | Armaan Kumar |
| Tau aur Bhau | Live India | Host |
| Simply Baatien With Raveena | Sony Pal | Himself |
| HRX heroes | Discovery India | Himself |
| IRT India | History TV18 | Himself |
| Rio to Tokyo: Vision 2020 | DD Sports | Host |
Reality Television
Movies
| Year | Title | Director | Note | |
| 2015 | Uvaa | |||
| Ek Tha Khashava | Will be seen portraying KD Jadhav | |||
| God of Cricket | Sudesh Kanojia | Will be seen portraying Sachin Tendulkar |
Wrestling
| Year | competition | Location | Category | Place/medal |
| 2003 | 49th Senior Men Greco Roman Style National Wrestling Championship | Ranchi | 120 kg | Second / Silver |
| 2005 | World Senior Wrestling Championship | Budapest | 96 kg | Participated |
| 2005 | All India Police Games, Represent Delhi Police | Chawla | 96 kg | Bronze Medal |
| 2006 | Johnie Reitz Big-5 Wrestling Competition | Johannesburg | 96 kg | Gold medal |
| 2007 | All India Open Wrestling Competition | Delhi | 110 kg | Gold / First |
| 2015 | Commonwealth Heavyweight Championships | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | last man standing | Winner |
| 2016 | Champions ProKhusti | Mohali, Chandigarh, India | defeat Robbie E | Winner |
| 2016 | Commonwealth Heavyweight Championships | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | defeat Ananzi | Winner |
| 2017 | KD Jadhav Memorial International Khusti Championships | Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi | defeat Kevin Radford Jr | Winner |
Awards
| Year | Award | Award by | About the award |
| 2020 | Change Maker Award 2020 | Award by Yuva Unstoppable | Sangram Singh was recognised as Changemaker at Yuva Unstoppable event in Delhi for the remarkable mission and work of Sangram Singh Foundation. |
| 2020 | Dream Achievers Award 2020 | Award by Film Today | For Excellence in Sports |
| 2019 | Fighters Spirit of the Year 2019 | Med Scape India | Medscape India National Awards has been a successful endeavor of Medscape India since the last eight years. Sangram Singh has awarded for his contribution in the field of health care of India |
| 2019 | Bharat Gaurav Award | Quality Council of India | QCI Registered with NITI Aayog Govt. of India present this award to Sangram Singh for his Sports and Social Work |
| 2019 | World Peace Messenger | World Peace & Diplomacy Organization | WPDO Scion of Magna Mater. |
| 2019 | Man Of Substance | Born of Web | The award was initiated by India Men Show. |
| 2016 | Best Sportsperson & TV personality | Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Award | This award was initiated by the nephew of the former President of India and an acclaimed NGO. |
| 2015 | Best Sportsperson NAI Achiever Award | Newspaper Association of India | Sangram Singh received Best Sportsperson Award by NIA 2015 |
| 2014 | Super 30 Inspiring 30 to Young and Inspiring Achievers | Hindustan Times | Sangram Singh was one of the Achiever among Super 30 youths for inspiring society and youth. |
| 2014 | Indian Affair India Leadership Conclave Award | Prestige Media Outfit | Sangram Singh among others shined at Asia's Biggest India Leadership Conclave Awards 2014 |
| 2012 | Shiv Rajmudra Chhatrapati Award | Indian Martial Art - Maharashtra | Sangram Singh was awarded this award as Best Sports Person of 2012. |
| 2012 | World's Best Wrestler of 2012 | WWP | WWP is a Professional Wrestling Federation in South Africa. Sangram was selected for this award from World Wide Wrestlers in WWP. |
| 2010 | Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Samman | AINUC | All India national Unity Conference is an organizing conducting conferences, seminars and symposia to stress the need of unity and integrity. The Award is presented for achievements in various areas of life. |
| 2010 | Crown Award | Young Men's Association of India | Young Men's Association of India is an NGO headed by president Amit Swami who is a promoter of bodybuilding in India. The honour is presented for Sangram's achievements in wrestling. |