From Asian Games glory to tractor duty, hockey star Jarmanpreet Singh's message to youth
AMRITSAR: From winning medals for India on the international hockey stage to ploughing his family’s fields in his native village, Olympian Jarmanpreet Singh has shown that sporting glory does not diminish one’s responsibilities at home.
The defender, who hails from Razadan village near Baba Bakala in Amritsar district, recently shared a 17-second video of himself driving a tractor and ploughing his fields, captioning it “Nation duty – home duty”. After representing the country at major international tournaments, the Income Tax officer posted in Bengaluru said he had returned home to fulfil his responsibilities towards his parents, delivering a simple message to young people about the importance of family and giving time to those who stood by them.
Jarmanpreet ’s sporting achievements include gold medals at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His father retired from the Punjab Police.
The video offered a glimpse of the hockey star away from the sporting arena, taking up an everyday agricultural task at home. For Jarmanpreet, the visit was not merely a break between tournaments but an opportunity to stand by his parents and share their responsibilities.
He said children should understand that their duties towards their parents did not end when they moved away for jobs or achieved success in their respective fields. They should make time for their families rather than allow professional commitments to keep them constantly occupied, he said.
“Every child should fulfil their responsibilities towards their parents and spend enough time with the family,” was his message to the youth.
His example also carries particular significance for young people who leave their villages to pursue education, careers or sporting ambitions.
While professional success and financial independence are important, maintaining close family bonds and being available for parents should remain a priority.
Jarmanpreet, who is employed with the Income Tax Department and represents India in hockey, will now return his focus to the sport as preparations begin for the next Asian Champions Trophy campaign being hosted by the Punjab government and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
For a player accustomed to the pressure of international competition, the message from his village is straightforward - serving the nation is an honour, but caring for one’s parents is a duty that should never be forgotten.
The defender, who hails from Razadan village near Baba Bakala in Amritsar district, recently shared a 17-second video of himself driving a tractor and ploughing his fields, captioning it “Nation duty – home duty”. After representing the country at major international tournaments, the Income Tax officer posted in Bengaluru said he had returned home to fulfil his responsibilities towards his parents, delivering a simple message to young people about the importance of family and giving time to those who stood by them.
Jarmanpreet ’s sporting achievements include gold medals at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His father retired from the Punjab Police.
The video offered a glimpse of the hockey star away from the sporting arena, taking up an everyday agricultural task at home. For Jarmanpreet, the visit was not merely a break between tournaments but an opportunity to stand by his parents and share their responsibilities.
He said children should understand that their duties towards their parents did not end when they moved away for jobs or achieved success in their respective fields. They should make time for their families rather than allow professional commitments to keep them constantly occupied, he said.
“Every child should fulfil their responsibilities towards their parents and spend enough time with the family,” was his message to the youth.
His example also carries particular significance for young people who leave their villages to pursue education, careers or sporting ambitions.
While professional success and financial independence are important, maintaining close family bonds and being available for parents should remain a priority.
Jarmanpreet, who is employed with the Income Tax Department and represents India in hockey, will now return his focus to the sport as preparations begin for the next Asian Champions Trophy campaign being hosted by the Punjab government and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
For a player accustomed to the pressure of international competition, the message from his village is straightforward - serving the nation is an honour, but caring for one’s parents is a duty that should never be forgotten.
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