Former boxer of Lailpur Khalsa College of Jalandhar
Mansa (Asian independent) (Harjinder pal Chhabra) Some people win medals in life,some people win hearts and some give a big message to the society through the struggle of their life. The story of Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was known as ‘Baba Boxer’ in Jalandhar is one such struggle. Journey from Mansa to Jalandhar – Parvinder Singh, who grew up on the land of Mansa, was fond of sports since childhood. Started with cricket, but slowly boxing became his passion. Hard work, discipline and determination got him to the boxing ring. During his graduation, he came to study at Lailpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar. Here he made his mark in the heavyweight class. According to sports records, he won gold medals in inter-collegiate boxing matches four times during the period from 2004–05 to 2008–09. He also participated in inter-university competitions four times and won medals twice. Her story proves that dreaming big dreams don’t require big tools, but big courage and constant hard work. The hardest battle of life and Parvinder’s life was not limited to victories. He also had to struggle with drug addiction. But the important aspect of his story was that he chose his way out of the swamp. According to sources, he stayed off drugs for nearly eight years. He learned from his life experiences and began to speak out to protect young people from drugs. This was the turning point where a player’s fight was not just for himself, but also connected to a larger issue of society. His life teaches us that making mistakes is not the end of life, recognizing our mistakes and getting back on track is also a great victory. From the ring to the society—Parvinder launched a campaign against drugs in Mansa in 2023. The purpose of his campaign was to protect young people from drugs. He started to make people aware against this evil and because of this he became the topic of discussion in Punjab. Controversy and legal matters emerged over his ways of working. To change the society, the right path, respect for the law and walking with people is also important. The fight against drugs is not a single individual’s responsibility, but a joint responsibility of families, teachers, athletes, society and administration. A sad end, but an important message—According to the news of October 13, 2026, Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa. The incident sparked his sports journey and campaign against drugs back into the spotlight. This tragic event should not be seen as a victory over a violent confrontation, but as a reminder of how important safe, legal, and joint efforts are to fight social evils. The biggest lesson for young people from Parvinder’s story is to never pass up an opportunity to improve your own lives and use your energy to improve the lives of others. Last message for young people—The real champion of life is not the one who wins every competition, but the one who learns from defeat, overcame his weaknesses, and creates a good path for others. Stay away from drugs. Get connected with the games. Respect your parents’ dreams. If life has made a mistake, don’t lose hope—seek help, rebuild your life, and become a hope for others. Because a medal shines for a while, but the inspiration gained from good deeds lives on for generations.
