Jasmit in the Community
Jasmit Singh Phulka’s athletic achievements have given him a tremendous platform to raise awareness on certain issues.
From building positive relationships with youth who have difficult lives, to speaking on the power of the philosophies (integrity, hard work, dedication and sacrifice) he lives by, Jasmit is actively involved with the youth in the local community.
“As an individual you can only accomplish so much, but as a community, we can achieve great things together!”
Truth Tribe Interview
Step into the ring with Jasmit Singh Phulka, a beacon of Sikh & Punjabi wrestling in Canada. Celebrate India's Independence Day with a tale intertwining Punjabi determination and athletic prowess. Discover Jasmit's challenges, victories, and representation of the Sikh community on global platforms. Dive into this episode of Truth Tribe for a blend of culture, sports, and unwavering spirit.
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Global News Feature
Jasmit Singh Phulka reflects on his experience at the 2022 Commonwealth Games with Global News. He describes the love and support he received in Birmingham from Sikhs worldwide, his love for his community in Abbotsford through volunteerism, and his many wrestling accomplishments over the years.
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Community Work & Press
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Diwali Canucks Puck Drop 🪔
November 5, 2023
via @AbbotsfordCanucks: ‘Earlier tonight, Arshdeep Bains and Jake Bischoff were joined by legendary South Asian hockey player Robin Bawa, as well as Canadian wrestler and Abbotsford native Jasmit Singh Phulka, for a ceremonial puck drop 👏“
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RBC Olympian Athlete
October 18, 2023
“'m beyond stoked to announce that I’ve officially joined the RBC Olympians roster! 🎉💥“
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Reach Gallery Museum Inclusion
October 14, 2023
“It is a humbling experience to be included at The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford during the Des Pardes exhibition.“
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CanAthletes Forum Attendance
September 10, 2023
“It has been an honor to attend the AthletesCan Forum this weekend on behalf of Wrestling Canada. It was interesting hearing stories of fellow athletes and like minded individuals. I feel confident together we can build a stronger future for tomorrow's athletes.“
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55+ Plus Games Appearance
August 24, 2023
“t was an honor to speak at the opening ceremony today for the 55+ BC Summer Games. Good luck to all the athletes!“
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Happy Canada Day!
July 2, 2023
“Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦🍁
It's been an honor to represent the maple leaf the past 14 years across the globe. Today I had the opportunity to participate in the Abbotsford Canada day parade with Miri Piri Wrestling Club.“
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28th annual Gutsy walk for Crohn's and Colitis Canada
June 4, 2023
“I had the honor to speak today at the 28th annual Gutsy walk for Crohn's and Colitis Canada.”
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Recipient of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Pin
April 21, 2023
“It is an honor to receive the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Pin! The Queen and her unprecedented seven decades on the throne are marked in Canada by commemorative pins available to honour people who have made significant contributions to their riding.“
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Wrestling Canada Speech
March 25, 2023
“Thank you Wrestling Canada for giving me the opportunity to address the athletes and spectators in attendance at the Canadian Wrestling Championships.
A person who lives life with integrity and takes no short cuts will always be a champion regardless of what medal they win!“
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Gift of Love – Gala Appearance
February 26, 2023
“Great event put on last night by the Canuck Place Children's Hospice. Over $615,000 was raised last night! I want to thank everyone that donated and the organizers for a great evening. I had the opportunity to meet key individuals in our community and mingle with other donors and sponsors”
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Character Abbotsford 2022 Speaker
October 21, 2022
It was a privilege being 1 of the keynote speakers at the 2022 Character Abbotsford Conference. I'm very blessed to be able to share my story with everyone in attendance. Although on stage you see me speaking alone, my journey in life is a reflection of my family and friends that helped guide me along the way.
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Wrestling For Your Dreams Is Truly Worth It
September 26, 2022
“I just want to say that don’t focus on the wins and losses don’t focus on the gold medals, the silver, or the bronze everything comes in its due time and course. God has a bigger picture for everyone and the most important thing you can focus on is your hard work and dedication. I’m not proud of these medals. I’m proud that I’ve done this the hard and natural way. I never took any banned substances you can win all the medals but if you are cheating I don’t consider you to be a champion. It’s all about integrity, hardwork, discipline, and staying true to yourself. “
Written by: Isha Sharma for Darpan Magazine
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Eugene Reimer Middle School
September 21, 2022
Jasmit Singh Phulka connected with the youth at Eugene Reimer Middle School in Abbotsford, BC. He spoke about his journey – including growing up in school, his philosophies and where they brought him today.
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2022 Surrey Crime Prevention Symposium
September 10, 2022
Jasmit Singh Phulka was invited to the 2022 Annual Surrey Crime Prevention Symposium as a keynote speaker.
Jasmit motivated the youth in attendance by speaking about his wrestling journey, especially the hard work, sacrifice and dedication that was, and continues to be required of him.
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Abbotsford Police Department Interview
January 23, 2022
“I had the opportunity to sit down with an officer from the Abbotsford Police Department during their Connection Circle Diversity Series. It was great to chat and discuss ways we could improve our city. I am a firm believer that being a diverse community is one of our strengths in Abbotsford.“
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Representation Matters
August 12, 2021
“Representation matters. In our community and in the Sikh religion every male will wear a dastaar (turban) the day they get married and on the day of their funeral even if they are not baptized. But why don't we tie a dastaar when we achieve great things?”
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Abbotsford Middle School
June 10, 2021
“Spent the last few days chatting with our youth. I spoke with all the grade 8 students at Abbotsford Middle School and I was happy to share my story with them and answer any questions they had. I look forward to doing more talks and sharing my life lessons to empower the future generations!”
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Crohn's and Colitis Canada Walk
June 2, 2019
Jasmit Singh Phulka participated in the 2019 Crohn's and Colitis Canada Walk in Abbotsford to support the fight against Crohn’s and Colitis disease.
Upcoming
Jasmit Singh Phulka will be a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Abbotsford Character Conference. He will be speaking about the importance of hard work in leading with character.
Conference Date: October 21, 2022
