Balraj Sharma Swimming world ke stalwart hain. Unhone iss sport mein swimmer, administrator, organizer, official aur international referee ke roop mein bahot bada yogdaan diya hai. Unki dedication, passion aur expertise ne country and state dono mein swimming ko promote karne mein ek important role play kiya hai.
Balraj ke competitive swimmer hone ka experience unhe sport ke andar valuable insights deta hai, jisse unhone different roles mein effectively contribute kiya hai. Punjab Swimming Association (PSA) ke office-bearer ke taur par unhone sport ko govern aur promote karne mein ek crucial role play kiya hai. Unki meticulous planning aur detail par dhyan dene ki habit ne events ko successful banaya hai, jisse swimming ko promote karne ke saath-saath athletes ko excel karne ke new opportunities mili hain.
Balraj ka PSA (Punjab Swimming Association) ke general secretary ke roop mein 4 decades (1985 se 2024 tak) tak ka tenure aur SFI (Swimming Federation of India) ke vice president ke roop mein 1986 se 2023 tak ka safar unki swimming ke development ke prati commitment ko clearly dikhata hai — chahe wo state level ho ya national level. Unki leadership aur administrative skills ne pools, training facilities aur talent ko nurture karne wale programmes develop karne mein baht bada yogdaan diya hai, jisse sport ko promote karne mein help mili hai.
Abhi Balraj Sharma state swimming association ke CEO (Chief Executive Officer) ke roop mein appointed hain. Isse pahle wo 1997 se 2023 tak Punjab Olympic Association ke executive committee member bhi rahe hain.
International referee ke taur par, Balraj Sharma ne kai high-profile swimming competitions mein officiate kiya hai. Unki expertise aur fairness ne unhe India ke saath-saath overseas swimming fraternity mein bhi respect aur recognition dilai hai. Unke efforts ne India mein swimming ke standards ko upar uthane mein help ki hai, jisse Indian swimmers international level par compete kar pa rahe hain.
Rakh Bagh sthit pre-British era ke KG Swimming Pool, 25m ke pool me aqua sports me aqua sports ki basic training lene ke baad, Balraj ne School mein competitive swimming me kadam rakha. Graduation ke dauran SCD Government College se unhone college ko inter-college tournaments mein represent kiya aur apne college ke liye bahot saare laurels jeete.
Balraj ko unki performance ke liye college team ka captain promote kiya gaya, aur baad mein unhe Panjab University ke contingent mein bhi select kiya gaya taaki wo inter-varsity championships mein participate kar sakein. Unke outstanding performances ke liye unhe college colour award se bhi sammanit kiya gaya.
The Tribune se baat karte huye Balraj Sharma ne bataya, “1979 mein meri swimming career ki direction badal gayi, jab maine first time SFI (Swimming Federation of India) ke under technical officials ke liye rakhi gayi written test di aur clear ki. Yeh senior nationals ke dauran Bangalore mein hui thi. Sirf itna hi nahi, mujhe SFI ne Indian swimming team ke saath official ke roop mein select kiya tha taaki main Colombo, Sri Lanka mein hone wale Indo–Sri Lanka swimming meet mein team ke saath ja sakun.”
Balraj Sharma ne January 1995 se December 2014 tak swimming ke world body FINA (ab World Aquatics) ke panel par ek international referee ke roop mein seva di. Unhone international swimming championships mein India ke andar technical delegate, technical official aur team manager jaise kai roles mein kaam kiya.
Balraj Sharma ne January 1995 se December 2014 tak swimming ke world body FINA (jo ab World Aquatics ke naam se jaani jaati hai) ke panel par ek international referee ke roop mein serve kiya. Unhone India aur abroad dono jagah international swimming championships mein technical delegate, technical official aur team manager jaise kai important roles nibhaye.
Wo Asian Aquatics ke executive body mein bhi vice president aur technical delegate ke roop mein shamil rahe, jahan unhone Asia ke swimming standards ko improve karne mein apna yogdaan diya.
Balraj ne bataya ki jab unhe 2004 mein Athens Olympics ke liye Indian Olympic Association ke swimming delegate ke roop mein appoint kiya gaya, toh wo bahot elated (khush aur proud) the.
Unhone kaha, “Yeh Punjab ke swimming fraternity ke liye garv ki baat thi ki unke ek colleague ko aisa mauka mila.” Balraj ka swimming ke liye contribution multifaceted aur long-lasting hain. Unki dedication, expertise aur passion ne iss sport par significant impact chhoda hai. Unki legacy aane wali generations ke swimmers aur swimming enthusiasts ko inspire karti rahegi.
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