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Harbhajan Singh

b. 1956

Indian mountaineer

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About Harbhajan Singh

Born 1956. Harbhajan Singh is an Indian mountaineer.

Harbhajan Singh is an Indian mountaineer, known for his successful mountaineering expeditions of Mount Everest, Mount Nanda Devi and many other peaks in the Himalayan region. The Government of India honored him in 2011, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri.

Biography Will-power acts as fuel to the fire of training before any expedition. The toughest part of the training is to gauge the mood of the mountain, particularly in the last phase when the air becomes too thin to breathe. An able mountaineer should know when exactly to terminate his expedition in case of inclement weather, says Harbhajan Singh. the third highest peak in India, and many others

Awards and recognitions Harbhajan Singh is a recipient of various following Awards and recognitions conferred by the Government of India and Government of Punjab for his spectacular and significant achievements in the field of Mountaineering and adventure sports and outstanding and meaningful performance as an officer of elite ITBPOLICE Force :-

a) Padmashri Award in 2011.

b) Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award in 2016.

c) Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award (highest sports Award of Punjab) in 2019.

d) IMF Nain singh & Kishan singh life time achievement award in 2011.

e) President’s Police Medal for Distinguished services in 2011.

f) President’s Police medal for Meritorious services in 2005.

g) DG ITBPOLICE Insignia & Commendation roll -13 times.

Indian Mountaineering Foundation has also extended life membership to him for his significant contributions in the field of mountaineering and promoting adventure activities at International and National level

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He was featured in “Limca book of records and quiz competition books prepared for competitive exam” for his contribution in the field of mountaineering and promoting adventure activities at International and National level.

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Awards
Padma Shri in sports; Indo-Tibetan Border Police; Padma Shri; President of India

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Harbhajan Singh?

Indian mountaineer

When was Harbhajan Singh born?

Harbhajan Singh was born on 10 September 1956 in Punjab.

What is Harbhajan Singh's occupation?

Harbhajan Singh is a mountaineer.

What nationality is Harbhajan Singh?

Harbhajan Singh is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harbhajan Singh

· Wikidata: Q19667702

· DBpedia: Harbhajan Singh (mountaineer)

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