Paramjit Singh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameParamjit•Singh
Used nameParamjit•Singh
Born30 December 1952
Died22 February 2024 (aged 71 years 1 month 23 days) in Ajmer, Rajasthan (IND)
Measurements187 cm / 70 kg
NOC India

Biography

Paramjit Singh worked for Western Railway in India for more than 30 years as a senior divisional commercial manager. Whilst employed there Singh played for the company’s basketball team and won multiple titles. He represented the national team at several international tournaments including the Asian Basketball Championships in 1975 and 1977. Singh was named as the captain of the team for the 1980 Moskva Olympics, playing in all seven of their matches. After his playing career he worked on the selection committee that chose the players for the Indian team.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) IND Paramjit Singh
Basketball, Men (Olympic) India 12