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Wing Commander '''Paramvir Singh''' (born 28 July 1975) is an [[Indian Air Force]] officer and Adventure Sports athlete. He is an open-water [[endurance swimmer]] with multiple records to his credit, having led expeditions to the [[English Channel]], unexplored channels in the [[Arabian Sea]], one of which broke a world record, and the historic first-ever swim down the entire stretch of the [[River Ganga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.openwaterpedia.com/index.php?title=Paramvir_Singh|title=Paramvir Singh - Openwaterpedia|website=www.openwaterpedia.com}}</ref> as well as an Ultra Triathlon and Duathlon athlete. | Wing Commander '''Paramvir Singh''' (born 28 July 1975) is an [[Indian Air Force]] officer and Adventure Sports athlete. He is an open-water [[endurance swimmer]] with multiple records to his credit, having led expeditions to the [[English Channel]], unexplored channels in the [[Arabian Sea]], one of which broke a world record, and the historic first-ever swim down the entire stretch of the [[River Ganga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.openwaterpedia.com/index.php?title=Paramvir_Singh|title=Paramvir Singh - Openwaterpedia|website=www.openwaterpedia.com}}</ref> as well as an Ultra Triathlon and Duathlon athlete. | ||
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Between 26 June and 5 July 2012 he led the first-ever Indian Armed Forces open water expedition to the English Channel. The Indian Air Force team "Delphinus" led by Param swam the English Channel from England to France '''twice''' within this period.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/262778/iaf-swimming-team-crosses-english.html|title=IAF swimming team crosses English Channel twice in fortnight|date=8 July 2012|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> The team was awarded the Montserrat Tresserras Shield by the Channel Swimming Association for being the fastest team for the year 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://channelswimmingassociation.org/images/documents/csa_newsletter_27_2012.pdf |title=Channel swimmers newsletter |date=2012 |website=channelswimmingassociation.org |access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> | Between 26 June and 5 July 2012 he led the first-ever Indian Armed Forces open water expedition to the English Channel. The Indian Air Force team "Delphinus" led by Param swam the English Channel from England to France '''twice''' within this period.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/262778/iaf-swimming-team-crosses-english.html|title=IAF swimming team crosses English Channel twice in fortnight|date=8 July 2012|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> The team was awarded the Montserrat Tresserras Shield by the Channel Swimming Association for being the fastest team for the year 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://channelswimmingassociation.org/images/documents/csa_newsletter_27_2012.pdf |title=Channel swimmers newsletter |date=2012 |website=channelswimmingassociation.org |access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> | ||
In October–November 2013 Param led the Indian Air Force Team "Aqua Scullers" rafting down the entire stretch of the River Ganga from Gangotri in Uttarakhand to Gangasagar in West Bengal, covering a distance of over 3000 km, in 16 days, establishing several records, including the longest distance covered by raft in a single day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inbministry.blogspot.com/2013/11/gangotri-to-gangasagar-iaf-flags-in.html|title=Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: Gangotri to Gangasagar – IAF Flags in White Water Rafting Expedition "Aqua Scullers"|date=14 November | In October–November 2013 Param led the Indian Air Force Team "Aqua Scullers" rafting down the entire stretch of the River Ganga from Gangotri in Uttarakhand to Gangasagar in West Bengal, covering a distance of over 3000 km, in 16 days, establishing several records, including the longest distance covered by raft in a single day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inbministry.blogspot.com/2013/11/gangotri-to-gangasagar-iaf-flags-in.html|title=Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: Gangotri to Gangasagar – IAF Flags in White Water Rafting Expedition "Aqua Scullers"|date=14 November 2013}}</ref> | ||
On 8 October 2014 Param led the first-ever medley relay open water swim in Asia, swimming from Mora Jetty to Kanheri Angre Lighthouse in the Arabian Sea. A few days later he again led the Indian Air Force team "Delphinus" during the Around Mumbai Swimathon. The team was the first to successfully swim around Mumbai in clockwise direction, covering a distance of 286 km, which was then recognised as the longest open water swim in Asia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.openwaterpedia.com/index.php?title=Delphinus|title=Delphinus - Openwaterpedia|website=www.openwaterpedia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/record-detail.aspx?rid=63 |title=Limca Book of Records |access-date=24 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124221803/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/record-detail.aspx?rid=63 |archive-date=24 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | On 8 October 2014 Param led the first-ever medley relay open water swim in Asia, swimming from Mora Jetty to Kanheri Angre Lighthouse in the Arabian Sea. A few days later he again led the Indian Air Force team "Delphinus" during the Around Mumbai Swimathon. The team was the first to successfully swim around Mumbai in clockwise direction, covering a distance of 286 km, which was then recognised as the longest open water swim in Asia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.openwaterpedia.com/index.php?title=Delphinus|title=Delphinus - Openwaterpedia|website=www.openwaterpedia.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/record-detail.aspx?rid=63 |title=Limca Book of Records |access-date=24 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124221803/http://www.limcabookofrecords.in/record-detail.aspx?rid=63 |archive-date=24 November 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
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On 26 July 2017, he led ‘Victory Run’ the ultra-endurance 1,400 km Duathlon from Delhi to Dras, undertaken by 16 athletes from the Armed Forces, taking 31 days. The duathlon was dedicated to the martyrs of the Kargil War. | On 26 July 2017, he led ‘Victory Run’ the ultra-endurance 1,400 km Duathlon from Delhi to Dras, undertaken by 16 athletes from the Armed Forces, taking 31 days. The duathlon was dedicated to the martyrs of the Kargil War. | ||
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/1-400-km-duathlon-a-test-of-grit-in-memory-of-kargil-martyrs/448376.html|title=1,400-km duathlon: A test of grit in memory of Kargil martyrs}}</ref> | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/1-400-km-duathlon-a-test-of-grit-in-memory-of-kargil-martyrs/448376.html|title=1,400-km duathlon: A test of grit in memory of Kargil martyrs}}</ref> | ||
<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/cricket/soldiers-attempt-world’s-longest-duathlon-as-tribute-to-kargil-martyrs/vp-AApxlo2 {{dead link|date=September | <ref>https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/cricket/soldiers-attempt-world’s-longest-duathlon-as-tribute-to-kargil-martyrs/vp-AApxlo2 {{dead link|date=September 2019}}</ref> | ||
=== Ganga Aamantran Expedition 2019 === | === Ganga Aamantran Expedition 2019 === | ||
He led his third expedition on the River Ganga, the first ever Rafting and Kayaking expedition down the river, from Devprayag to Bakkhali beach. The expedition was organised and undertaken under the aegis of the [[Ministry for Jal Shakti]], Govt. of India and the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), as an adventure sports-cum-public outreach expedition, creating awareness on Water Conservation and Ganga Rejuvenation. The expedition was flagged-off in New Delhi by the Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri [[Gajendra Singh Shekhawat]], on 7 October 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/ganga-aamantran-abhiyan-month-long-kayaking-and-rafting-across-various-states-starts/as71503951.cms |title = Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan, month-long kayaking and rafting across various states starts|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/jal-shakti-ministry-launches-ganga-aamantran-abhiyan-1570507448-1 | title=Jal Shakti Ministry launches Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan| date=9 October | He led his third expedition on the River Ganga, the first ever Rafting and Kayaking expedition down the river, from Devprayag to Bakkhali beach. The expedition was organised and undertaken under the aegis of the [[Ministry for Jal Shakti]], Govt. of India and the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), as an adventure sports-cum-public outreach expedition, creating awareness on Water Conservation and Ganga Rejuvenation. The expedition was flagged-off in New Delhi by the Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri [[Gajendra Singh Shekhawat]], on 7 October 2019.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/ganga-aamantran-abhiyan-month-long-kayaking-and-rafting-across-various-states-starts/as71503951.cms |title = Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan, month-long kayaking and rafting across various states starts|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/jal-shakti-ministry-launches-ganga-aamantran-abhiyan-1570507448-1 | title=Jal Shakti Ministry launches Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan| date=9 October 2019}}</ref> The abhiyan started out from Devprayag on 10 October, crossing the five states and through the Ganga Basin.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nmcg.nic.in/PubComJsCss/progres/index.html |title = Namami Gange Ganga Amantran Abhiyan Expedition Diary}}</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watchv=DXsVrbi1Dys ]{{dead link|date=May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211208/ZJIsWp8_PUk| archive-date = 2021-12-08| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJIsWp8_PUk| title = Jalshakti Samachar {{!}} प्रयागराज में गंगा आमंत्रण दल ने किया जल शुद्धता का आंकलन समेत अन्य खबरें | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The expedition culminated 34 days later, in Frazerganj at Bakkhali beach (West Bengal) on 12 November 2019.<ref>{{cite AV media| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211208/DXylxEiDDq4| archive-date = 2021-12-08| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXylxEiDDq4| title = Jal Shakti Samachar: गंगा आमंत्रण दल का अभियान हुआ पूरा | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/cleanganganmcg/videos/ganga-aamantran/2417657725154475/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Awards and recognition== | ==Awards and recognition== | ||