An Olympian's Tryst with Soldiering: From Sansarpur to the Saragarhi Battalion (4 SIKH)
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An Olympian’s Tryst with Soldiering: From Sansarpur to the Saragarhi Battalion (4 SIKH)

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Experience the inspiring journey of Olympian and soldier Colonel Balbir Singh in “An Olympian’s Tryst with Soldiering.” From Sansarpur to the Saragarhi Battalion (4 SIKH), witness his triumphs in hockey, earning an Olympic Bronze, Asian Gold, and Arjuna Award. Discover his camaraderie with war heroes and explore anecdotes from the golden era of Indian hockey. ISBN: 9789392210969

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  • ISBN-13: 9789392210969
  • Publisher: THE BROWSER
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 152
  • ISBN-10: 9392210965
  • Publisher Date: 25 Jan 2024
  • Language: English

13 reviews for An Olympian’s Tryst with Soldiering: From Sansarpur to the Saragarhi Battalion (4 SIKH)

  1. Oam Jagtap –

    A captivating story of an Olympian’s transition to soldiering. Balbir Singh’s journey is truly inspiring. A must-read for sports and history enthusiasts!

  2. Vanshaj Bharia –

    An interesting blend of sports and military life. The hockey anecdotes were fascinating, though the military details felt a bit dense at times.

  3. Harshal Dharme –

    The transition from sports to the military was well portrayed. However, some details felt overwhelming. Overall, good read!

  4. Shreya Singh –

    A unique perspective on the life of a soldier and Olympian. Some parts were slow, but overall a worthwhile read.

  5. Aayushi Bhardwaj –

    A good read for those interested in Indian history and sports. I particularly enjoyed the stories about his Olympic experiences.

  6. Deepak Kumar –

    Fascinating to read about someone who excelled in both sports and military. A great tribute to a remarkable individual.

  7. Arushi Dhupar –

    A bronze in the Olympics to commanding troops, what a career!. What an inspiring tale of Col. Balbir Singh. A must read.

  8. Shreya Bansal –

    An okay read; it tried to cover too much, and it became a bit muddled. More focus on one aspect would’ve helped. Story is solid.

  9. Jai Malviya –

    Balbir Singh’s achievements are remarkable! The writing could have been more engaging, but the story itself is worth knowing.

  10. Prachi Mishra –

    An eye-opening account of the life of an Olympian in the military! The author did a great job in bringing out the real story.

  11. Sumanth Yerukala –

    I struggled to connect with the writing style. However, Balbir Singh’s story is undeniably compelling and very inspirational.

  12. Piyush Bhanwal –

    The book successfully captures the spirit of sportsmanship and bravery. Col. Balbir Singh is an icon. I feel inspired after reading it.

  13. Prachi Sharma –

    I enjoyed learning about the golden era of Indian hockey. The book provided great insight into that time period. Recommend to all history buffs!

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