POONCH, Oct 7: Young powerlifter S. Loveleen Singh from Poonch has once again brought laurels to the district by securing a gold medal in the Open Bench Press Championship held at Avatar Fitness Gym in Kathua. The championship was organised on October 07 2026, under the aegis of the J&K UT Powerlifting Association.
Loveleen Singh, a resident of Poonch and son of S. Harbans Singh, a retired PEM from the Sports Department, has been consistently performing well in the field of powerlifting for the past several years. His sporting journey began in September 2021, when he won a gold medal at the district level. He followed it up with another gold medal at the state level in October 2021.
Loveleen Singh has also won the prestigious Mr. Poonch title and a gold medal in the Poonch Powerlifting competition. In November 2022, he won a bronze medal at the national level, showcasing his talent and dedication. He also secured a gold medal at Zeal Fitness and added another major achievement to his record by winning a gold medal in the Senior Men’s State-level competition on December 8, 2025.
A consistent medal winner, Loveleen Singh attributes his success to regular training, discipline and hard work. He trains regularly at Zeal Fitness and also encourages other youngsters to take up sports and pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Loveleen Singh has also been spreading the message of staying away from drugs and adopting a healthy lifestyle. He believes that with discipline, hard work and strong determination, young people can build a bright future in the field of sports.
His latest achievement was widely appreciated by sports enthusiasts and local residents, who congratulated him and wished him greater success at the national and international levels in the future.